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which of these situations cannot be represented by the number -10 ?A) A loss of 10 yeards.B) 10 degrees below zero.C) A withdrawal of $10.D) gaining 10 points.

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Answer is: A withdrawal of $10.

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Answer:

The correct option is D

gaining 10 points cannot be represented by the number -10

Step-by-step explanation:

-10 can represent all the given situations except gaining 10 points.

Because that will be an increase (+10), and not a decrease (-10)

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