SOLUTION: One three consecutive passes, a football team gains 9 yards, looses 38 yards, and gains 23 yards. What number represents the total net yards?

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Question 254192: One three consecutive passes, a football team gains 9 yards, looses 38 yards, and gains 23 yards. What number represents the total net yards?
Found 2 solutions by drk, solver91311:
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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gains 9 yards = +9
looses 38 yards = -38
gains 23 yards = +23
9 -38 + 23
-29 + 23
- 6 yrds.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!




Just do the sum.

John