A Game Such as Football Can Also Be Used to Interpret

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Short Answer

A game such as football can also be used to interpret the addition of integers. A gain of 3 yards on one play followed by a loss of 5 yards on the next play places the ball 2 yards behind the initial line of scrimmage, and this can be expressed as 3 + ( $-$ 5) = $-$ 2. Use this football interpretation to find the following sum. $-$ 5 + ( $-$ 7)

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