Question

A team gained 5 yards on their first play of the game. Then they lost 6 yards. Find the total change in yardage

Answer 1

Answer:

The total change in yardage of the team is by - 1 yards.

Step-by-step 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)