Final answer:
The total loss in yardage is 29 yards.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the total loss in yardage, we need to add up the yardage lost in each play. The given information states that the team lost a total of 2 91/2 yards in 5 plays. To add mixed numbers, we first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. In this case, 2 91/2 can be written as 2 + 9/2 = 2 + 18/4 = 2 + 9/2 = 4 + 1/2. Now, we add the yardages: 4 + 1/2 + 9/2 + 9/2 + 9/2 + 9/2 = 13/2 + 18/2 + 9/2 + 9/2 + 9/2 = (13 + 18 + 9 + 9 + 9)/2 = 58/2 = 29.