Determine what signs on values of x and y would make the statement true. Assume that x and y are not 0.
-During a certain football game, a player gained 91 yards rushing and -45 yards returning fumbles. 155) Find his total yardage. Is this the same as the sum of the absolute values of the two categories? Why
Or why not?
A) -46; yards; No, it is not the same because the sum of the absolute values is -136.
B) 46 yards; Yes, it is the same.
C) 136 yards; No, it is not the same because the sum of the absolute values is 46 .
D) 46 yards; No, it is not the same because the sum of the absolute values is 136.

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The total yardage is calculated by adding the yards gained rushing (91 yards) and the yards lost returning fumbles (-45 yards), which equals 46 yards. The sum of the absolute values is 91 + 45 = 136, which is different from the total yardage.

Determine What Signs on Values of X and Y Would