Question

Jason's football team lost 6 yards from their starting postion and then lost another 5 yards. what number respresents a loss of 6 yards a loss of 5 yards

on the next play the team gains 12 yards. will the team be at their original starting position? explain

Answer 1

-6 + -5 = -11

they lost 11 yards in the first two plays

-11 + 12 = 1 yard

After three plays they have gained 1 yard, so they are 1 yard ahead of their original position