document.write( "Question 349053: Write a number to represent the following situation: A gain of 5 yards. I need the Number then the Opposite. I don't understand what is wanted. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #249494 by mananth(16946)\"\" \"About 
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neither do I understand the problem.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "x + 5 is the gain in 5 yards
\n" ); document.write( "x+5 yards is the number
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\n" ); document.write( "opposite of (x+5)= -(x+5)..
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