Final answer:
The total change in yards after losing yards on three consecutive plays is the sum of the negative yardage, resulting in option b) -12 yards.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asked is related to the total change in yards after a football team loses yards on consecutive plays. Since the SI base unit of a yard is well-defined today and consistent across all football fields, we can calculate this change precisely.
If a football team loses yards on each of three consecutive plays, you need to add up the negative yardage to find the total loss. For example, losing 3 yards on the first play, 4 yards on the second play, and 5 yards on the third play would result in a total change of -12 yards (since -3 + (-4) + (-5) equals -12). Therefore, the correct answer to this question would be option b) -12 yards.