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Write and solve an equation for the following situation: mia was getting ready to go back to school. She purchased 7 pens and a binder that cost $1. 25. She spent a total of $7. 90. How much did each pen cost?.

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Answer is 0.95
This is due to subtracting 7.90-1.25 giving us 6.65
Then we divide that by 7 giving us the answer of 0.95
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Answer: $0.95

Explanation:

7.90 - 1.25 = 6.65

6.65 divided by 7 = 0.95

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