The football team had a gain of 4 yards, then a loss of 6 yards, another gain of 3 yards, and then a gain of 16 yards. How many yards were lost or gained on the four plays?
To calculate the total yards gained or lost on the four plays, we need to sum up the individual gains and losses.
First, let's calculate the total gains:
4 yards + 3 yards + 16 yards = 23 yards gained.
Next, let's calculate the total losses:
6 yards lost.
To determine the overall result, we subtract the total losses from the total gains:
23 yards - 6 yards = 17 yards gained (or lost, if negative).
Therefore, on the four plays, the football team gained a total of 17 yards.
To determine the net gain or loss on the four football plays, we need to add up the gains and subtract the losses.
First, let's calculate the total gain. The team had a gain of 4 yards, a gain of 3 yards, and a gain of 16 yards. So, the total gain is 4 + 3 + 16 = 23 yards.
Next, let's calculate the total loss. The team had a loss of 6 yards. Therefore, the total loss is 6 yards.
To find the net gain or loss, we subtract the total loss from the total gain.
Net gain or loss = Total gain - Total loss
Net gain or loss = 23 - 6
Net gain or loss = 17 yards
Therefore, the football team had a net gain of 17 yards on the four plays.
Gains: 4 + 3 + 16 = 23 yards
Loses: 6
23 - 6 = _____ yards gained