Question

In football a team needs 10 yards to make a first down. Suppose that in three plays, your team gains 6 yards, then loses 2 yards,then gains 7 yards. What was the total yardage and, did the team make a first down? on a number line

Answer 1

6-2 = 4

4+7 = 11 total yards

11 is more than 10 so yes they made a first down