Question

A football team needs to move the ball at least 10 yards forward from the original starting point in order to get a first down. Angel runs for 6 yards on the first play. On the second play, he is sacked for −9 yards. At least how many yards does his team need on the third play to get a first down?

Answer 1

Answer:

13 yards

Step-by-step explanation:

Required distance moved from original position should be ≥ 10 yards in other to get a first down.

Run on first play = 6 yards

Second play = - 9yards

The least number of yards needed on third play :

Let yard needed on third play = x

First play + second play + third play = 10

6 + (-9) + x = 10

6 - 9 + x = 10

-3 + x = 10

x = 10 + 3

x = 13 yards

At least 13 yards is needed on third playbto get a first down.