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Pretend that you are playing a regulation game of American Football, and you start on your own 1 yard line. If no penalties are assessed, how many times can you run/pass for exactly one yard each down, in one drive, in hopes of scoring a touchdown?
Remember, an American Football field is 100 yards long.
Remember, an American Football field is 100 yards long.
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4You get 4 downs to travel 10 yards. If you only advance 4 yards in 4 downs, you will still be 6 yards short of getting a first down, ending your chances of scoring a touchdown.
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