Question

the coach recorded the yards gained or lost by his football team during the first four plays of a game.

• first play: -6 yards
• second play: 7 yards
• third play: -15 yards
• fourth play: 11 yards

how many total yards did the team get in this set of plays?
record your answer in the space provided.
______ yards

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the plays' yards

First play: +8 yards, Second: +7 yards, Third: -15 yards, Fourth: +11 yards.

Step2: Sum the yards

Add all values: \( 8 + 7 - 15 + 11 \).
Calculate step by step: \( 8 + 7 = 15 \); \( 15 - 15 = 0 \); \( 0 + 11 = 11 \).

Answer:

11