An 8 yard gain and a 3 yard loss results in what kind of gain or loss?

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An 8 yard gain and a 3 yard loss results in what kind of gain or loss?

1. Start with 0 yards
2. Gains means we add, so we have 0 + 8 = 8
3. Losses mean we subtract, so we have 8 - 3 = 5

The overall result is a 5 yard gain