Bob buys eggs and potatoes at a store. He pay 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?

The answer to your question is $25.92 = $2.57 + 5x

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

Total payment = $25.92

Payment for eggs = $2.57

5 bags of potatoes

Process

1. - Assign letters to each variable

cost of Eggs = e

cost of Potatoes = p or x

2. - Write an equation

Total cost = Price of eggs (e) + Price of Potatoes (p)

- Substitution

$25.92 = $2.57 + 5p

or

$25.92 = $2.57 + 5x