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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-11-16

A team gained 5 yards on their first play of the game. Then they lost 6 yards. Find the total change in yardage.

Asked by Ohhecknah12

Answer (3)

+5 -6 = -1. They lost 1 yard

Answered by hickiejoe | 2024-06-10

They got 5 yards so 0+5=5 but then they lost 6 yards so 5-6= -1 as the numbers are negative, that means that they lost one yard

Answered by Cupcake321 | 2024-06-10

The team gained 5 yards and then lost 6 yards, resulting in a total change of -1 yard. This means the team is behind by 1 yard compared to their starting position.
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Answered by hickiejoe | 2024-10-09