Question

on sunday the seahawks had a net yardage of (-26 1/2) yards on a series of plays.the team needs a net yardage of 10 yards to get a first down.how many yards do they have to get on their next play to get a first down?

Answer 1

Net yardage = $-26 \frac{1}{2} = -\frac{53}{2}$

Yardage required for first down = 10

Yardage needed in next match = $10-(- \frac{53}{2} )=10+\frac{53}{2}= \frac{20+53}{2} = \frac{73}{2}=\boxed{36 \frac{1}{2} }$

So they have to get $36 \frac{1}{2}$ yardage on their next play to get a first down.