SOLUTION: In the first four plays of a football game, the Vols lost 6 yards, gained 4 yards, lost 1 yard, and gained 12 yards. What is the net number of yards gained in the first four play

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Question 957871: In the first four plays of a football game, the Vols lost 6 yards, gained 4 yards, lost 1
yard, and gained 12 yards. What is the net number of yards gained in the first four
plays? __________
Did the Vols make a first down? ______________ (Ten yards are needed for a first
down.)

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


They gained 9 yds
They are 1 yd short of a 1st down

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