A football team gained 4 yards on a play,lost 8 on the next play ,then gained 2 yards on the third play write and addition expression
Gains are expressed with positives (+) and losses are expressed with negatives (-):
+4 - 8 + 2 = -2
Gains are expressed with positives (+) and losses are expressed with negatives (-):
- Gained 4 years: +4
- Lost 8 on the next play: -8
- Gained 2 yards on the third play: +2
+4 - 8 + 2 = -2