Question

A football team ran four plays. The first play lost 5 yards. The second play lost 9 yards. The third play gained 12 yards. The last play lost 8 yards. Express the total gain or loss of yards as an integer

Answer 1

-10

Explanation:

To find the the total gain or loss of yards, use an integer expression to write each play.

Answer 2

-10

Explanation:

To find the the total gain or loss of yards, use an integer expression to write each play.

1st play = -5

2nd play = -9

3rd play = 12

4th play = -8

The expression is -5 + -9 + 12 + -8

-14 + 12 + -8

-2 + -8

-10