Answer:
The total change in yardage of the team is by - 1 yards.
Explanation:
Let us assume that the initial yardage of the team was x yards.
Now, the team gained 5 yards on their play of the game.
Hence, the team now has (x + 5) yards on their play of the game.
Next, the team lost 6 yards and finally, the team will have [(x + 5) - 6] = (x - 1) yards in total.
Therefore, the total change in yardage of the team is by - 1 yard. (Answer)