A football team lost 5 yards and then gained 9. What is the team's progress?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
E) 5
For lost, use negative. For gain, use positive.   Progress = -5 + 9= 
<gadget id="calculator">-5 + 9</gadget>
<output>4</output>
4 yards   correct answer is 4)4
<result>D</result>
A football team lost 5 yards and then gained 9. What is the team's progress?