Question

On four plays, a football team gained 22 yd, lost 18 yd, gained 8 yd, and lost 14 yd. What is the total number of yards gained or lost on the four plays?

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Total Yards `= +22 - 18 + 8 - 14`

Total Yards `= 4 + 8 - 14`

Total Yards `= 12 - 14`

Total Yards `= -2`

The football Team lost 2 yards on the four plays.