Football statistics keep track of yards gained and lost during time of possession of the football as well as for the entire game. During one series, a team had a gain of 5 yards, a loss of 12 yards, a gain of 25 yards, and a loss of 2 yards. Express this as a sum of signed numbers and determine the sum.
A)5 + (-12) + (25) + (-2); 26 yards
B)5 - 12 + 25 - 2; 16 yards
C)5 + (-12) + (25) + (2); 16 yards
D)5 + (-12) + (25) + (-2); -16 yards

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The correct expression for the series of gains and losses is 5 - 12 + 25 - 2, which equals 16 yards when calculated.

Football Statistics Keep Track of Yards Gained and Lost During