Question

Write an addition expression to describe the situation. Then find the sum and explain its meaning.

A quarterback is sacked for a loss of 5 yards. On the next play, his team loses 15 yards. Then the team gains 12 yards on the third play.

Expression:

Sum:

Explain:
can som,one say the expression the sum and the explain please

Answer 1

lost 8 yards

Explanation:

expression -5-15+20=-8

Sum: Lost a total of 8 yards or -8

they lost a total of 20 yards than gains 12 yards so just add -20+12=-8

Answer 2

-20 + 12

Explanation:

Since they lost -20 yards, and gained 12, that means that -20 + 12 is the addition problem

The sum of it is -8 because if you add them, there will still be a negative number