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Bob buys eggs and potatoes at a store.

• He pays a total of $25.92.
• He pays $2.57 for the eggs.
• He buys 5 bags of potatoes that each cost the same amount.

Which equation can be used to determine the cost, x, of each bag of potatoes?

A) x = (25.92 - 2.57 ) ÷ 5
B) x = 25.92 ÷ 5 + 2.57
C) x = (25.92 + 2.57) ÷ 5
D) x = 25.92 ÷ 5 - 2.57

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Common Core State Standard: CCSS.Math.Content.7.EE.B.4a
Grade 7 Mathematics Reference Sheet