16. For the following word problems, a) describe the variable, b) form an equation, c) solve the equation. (4 pts each)

a) Jim decided to take a cruise to the bahamas. The trip is going to cost him $1125. He has $800 in his account. How much more money does Jim need to save?

We need more info then that

What is the inequality?

First step is to get rid of the square root. remember that a square root is the same as raising to the (1/2) power. see below: multiply exponents per exponent rules to get: remember you subtract exponents from the denominator and add exponents in the numerator so: simplify further: so a is the correct choice. if you don't understand this google exponent rules and it will you understand. look at the image results.