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Write and solve a real-world problem that can be represented by the expression (-3)(5) + 10

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i have rows of choclates ,
each row has 5 choclates
i have to give 3 rows away, but after i do that then my friend gives me 10 choclates from their bag, what is the change in the total number of choclates i have.
we get -3(5) and then + 10 which -3(5)+10 = -5

I lost 5 choclates
hope this helps
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