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The sum of two numbers is -18. If the first number is 10, which equation represents this situation, and what is the second number?
A. The equation that represents this situation is 10-x=-18. The second number is 28.
B. The equation that represents this situation is 10+x=-18. The second number is -28.
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The equation that represents this situation is x-10=-18. The second number is -8.
D. The equation that represents this situation is -10+x=-18. The second number is -8.
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The correct equation that represents the situation where the sum of two numbers is -18 and the first number is 10 is: B. 10 + x = -18 To find the second number, you need to solve the equation for x: 10 + x = -18 Subtract 10 from both sides: x = -18 - 10 x = -28 Therefore, the second number is -28.