Question

On three consecutive plays, the Eagles lost 13 yards, gain 18 yards, and lost 7 yards. What was their total yardage gain or loss?

Answer 1

The Eagles lost 2 yards

Explanation:

Say The Eagles are on the 50 yard line, they lose 13. Now sitting back at the 37 yard line, they run a play that gains them 18 yards, putting them on the opponents 45 yard line. Then they lose seven yards moving them back to their 48 yard line. only losing two yards from where they started

Answer 2

Answer: Total yardage was a loss of 2 yards.

Step-by-step explanation: Losses

-13-7 = -20. Gain +18

Compare or subtract 18-20= -2