Question

José and his friends get on an elevator at the 17th floor. The elevator goes down 6 floors and Elena steps off. Then the elevator goes up 8 floors and Ricky steps off. The elevator goes up 2 more floors and Beck steps off. Finally, the elevator goes down 7 floors and José steps off. On which floor did José step off the elevator?

Answer 1

Jose got off on the 14th floor.

Answer 2

14 floor 
17-6+8+2-7 
simply just add and subtract to get your answer. 
if you go in order it will help 
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