Question

1. A football team gained 12 yards on their first play of the game. Then they lost 15 yards. What is the total change

in yardage?
Devin's answer: 27 yards
Jamie's answer: -3 yards
Who is correct?
How do you know?

Answer 1

Jamie's answer: -3 yards

Explanation:

Jamie is correct because the football team gained 12 yards. Then the football team lost 15 yards. 12-15=-3. You are looking for the keywords (gained & lost) and then the numbers (12 & 15). The Football Team is now at -3 yards. Ans: -3 yards.