QuestionThe Dolphins gained 16 yards and lost 11 yards. Write the expression $16 + (-11)$ , find the sum, and explain its meaning.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The Dolphins football team gained16 yards on their first play. . The Dolphins football team lost11 yards on their second play.
3. Gaining yards is represented by a positive number.
4. Losing yards is represented by a negative number.

STEP 2

We can represent the situation with an addition expression by considering the yards gained as positive and the yards lost as negative.
$Expression = Yards\, gained + Yards\, lost$

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given values for the yards gained and lost to form the expression.
$Expression =16 + (-11)$

STEP 4

Calculate the sum of the expression.
$Sum =16 + (-11) =$ The sum represents the total yards gained by the Dolphins football team after the two plays. If the sum is positive, it means the team has moved forward overall. If the sum is negative, it means the team has moved backward overall.
In this case, the Dolphins football team has moved forward yards overall after the two plays.

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