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Carina spent a total of $5.27 buying a pineapple for $3.40 and some tomatoes that were on sale for $0.85 per pound. To determine the number of pounds of tomatoes that she bought, x, Carina wrote and solved the equation as shown below.

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Answer:

Explanation:

5.27=3.40+.85x

1.87=.85x

2.2=x

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