Answer: Elena spent $3.6 +x more than Tammy.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the cost of each cherry be 'x'.
Cost of watermelon for Elena = $7.75
Cost of 5 pounds of cherries = 5x
So, Equation for Elena would be
[tex]7.75+5x[/tex]
Cost of pineapple = $4.15
Number of pounds of cherries = 4
So, Equation for Tammy would be
[tex]\$4.15+4x[/tex]
Now, Elena spent more than Tammy by
[tex](7.75+5x)-(4.15+4x)\\\\=7.75+5x-4.15-4x\\\\=3.6+x[/tex]
Hence, Elena spent $3.6 +x more than Tammy.