Which context describes a difference of rational numbers?

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A football player gains yards on a play.
A football player gains yards on a play.

A football player loses yards on a play.
A football player loses yards on a play.

The team’s score did not change during the game.
The team’s score did not change during the game.

The team’s score increased when scoring.

Answer 1

The context that describes a difference of rational numbers is:

A football player gains yards on a play.
A football player loses yards on a play.

In this case, the difference in yards gained and lost represents a difference of rational numbers, as it involves finding the net change in the player's total yardage.