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Write a story to match the equation x+212=10.

Explain what x represents in your story.
Solve the equation. Explain or show your reasoning.

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story: Maria is hosting a birthday party for her friend. she handed out 212 balloons for each kid to hold but there was 10 left. X shoes the total amount of balloons.

solving the equation:

x+212=10
-212 +212

x=222
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