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A quarter back is sacked for a loss of 4 yards. On the next play, his team loses 10 yards. Then the the team gains 12 yards on the third play

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Explanation:

Given the question:

Play 1: Quarterback was sacked for a loss of 4 yards

Play 2 : Another loss of 10 yards

Play 3: a gain of 12 yards

Write an addition expression to represent the situation. Then find the sum and explain its meaning.

A loss of 4 yards = - 4

Loss of 10 yards = - 10

Gain of 12 yards = + 12

Addition expression for the scenario :

(-4) + (-10) + 12

Result :

-4 + (-10) + 12

= - 4 - 10 + 12

= - 14 + 12

= - 2

Hence, after two consecutive losses of 4 and 10 yards, the team wins 12 yards on the third play and the aggregate yards lost is reduced to 2 yards.

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