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Tony plays running back for his football team. During a football game, Tony gained six yards on the first play. Then he lost eight yards on the second play.
Question 1
How many yards does Tony need on the third play to get the team back to where they started before the first play?
Responses
A 1 yard1 yard
B 2 yards2 yards
C 3 yards3 yards
D 4 yards4 yards
Question 2
Suppose Tony loses 3 yards on the third play. How many yards does Tony need now on the fourth play to get the team back to where they started before the first play?
Responses
A 2 yards2 yards
B 3 yards
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Question 1
Net after two plays: +6 + (−8) = −2 yards. To return to the start he needs +2 yards on the third play.
Answer: B (2 yards).
Question 2
If he loses 3 yards on the third play, net after three plays is +6 − 8 − 3 = −5 yards. To return to the start he needs +5 yards on the fourth play.
Answer: 5 yards (this is not one of the given choices A or B).
Net after two plays: +6 + (−8) = −2 yards. To return to the start he needs +2 yards on the third play.
Answer: B (2 yards).
Question 2
If he loses 3 yards on the third play, net after three plays is +6 − 8 − 3 = −5 yards. To return to the start he needs +5 yards on the fourth play.
Answer: 5 yards (this is not one of the given choices A or B).
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