Write and simplify the equation you would use to solve the problem below.
You spend $77 shopping. You buy some shirts at $12 each, and spend $5 on food. How many shirts did you buy?
A.
5x + 12 = 77
B.
x(12 + 5) = 77
C.
12x + 5 = 77
D.
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