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Susie and Peggy arrive at the fair with $32.50. The entrance fee per person is $7.50 and each ride costs $2.50 per person. What is the total number of rides they can go on if they each pay the entrance fee? Write and solve an equation for this situation

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32.50 - (7.50*2) = 17.50

17.50 / 2.50 = 7

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