The Bengals begin with a possession on their own 27-yard line. Four plays result in the following: gain of 6, loss of 12, a gain of 2, loss of 7. On what yard line is the ball after the fourth play?

The final position of the ball is on the 16 yard line.

Step-by-step explanation:

The final position of the ball after the fourth play is given by the initial position, in this case the 27-yard line, followed by a succession of sums and subtractions depending on the outcome of each play. For gains we sum and for losses we subtract. So we have:

final position = 27 + 6 - 12 + 2 -7

final position = 27 - 11

final position = 16

The final position of the ball is on the 16 yard line.

x > 1.3

step by step:

8.5−0.9x> 9.8−1.9x

step 1: simplify both sides of the inequality.

−0.9x+8.5> −1.9x+9.8

step 2: add 1.9x to both sides.

−0.9x+8.5+1.9x> −1.9x+9.8+1.9x

1x+8.5> 9.8

step 3: subtract 8.5 from both sides.

1x+8.5−8.5> 9.8−8.5

1x> 1.3

step 4: divide both sides by 1.

1x/1 > 1.3/1

answer: x=60