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Danny’s youth football team gained 5 yards on a play, lost 9 yards on the next play, then gained 3 yards on the third play.What was the total change of yardage?

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-1 the formula is 5-9+3 =-1

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so if they started at 0 yards and advanced 5 then lost 9, they would have - 4 then they go 3 more having them and at - 1 yard
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