Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Divide both sides by 5:

Cancel logarithms by taking exp of both sides:

Solve for x subtracting 4 from both sides:

(a) 3x=4(x-2.25) (or simplified: 3x=4x-9)
(b) 3x=4x-9
0=x-9
x=$9
(c) 3x9=27
4x9=36
36-9=27
and 27=27 therefore they spent the same and it is correct
(d) Tanya's items cost $9 each and Tony's items cost $2.25 less than this, or $6.75
Answer:
a
Step-by-step explanation: