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A football team gained 4 yards on a play,lost 8 on the next play ,then gained 2 yards on the third play write and addition expression

Gains are expressed with positives (+) and losses are expressed with negatives (-):

• Gained 4 years: +4
• Lost 8 on the next play: -8
• Gained 2 yards on the third play: +2

Expression:
+4 - 8 + 2 = -2