SOLUTION: A team gained 13 yards on one play ,lost 5 yards on another, and gained 18 yards on the last play of the first half. They had already gained 218 yards during the half. What was tot

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Question 480889: A team gained 13 yards on one play ,lost 5 yards on another, and gained 18 yards on the last play of the first half. They had already gained 218 yards during the half. What was total gain for the first half?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
A team gained 13 yards on one play ,lost 5 yards on another,
and gained 18 yards on the last play of the first half.
NET 26 yds gained on these three plays
total gain for the first half: 218yd + 26yd = 244yd
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