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You have $33. You want to buy a necklace and one other item from the list. a. Write an inequality to represent the situation. Let x represent the cost (in dollars) of another item.I need the inequality HELP!!!!

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This situation can be represented through an inequality as 16 + x <= 33.What is an inequality?This is an expression that represents a situation by using symbols such as:Greater than.Less than or equal to.Less than.What inequality represents this situation?This situation can be represent as 16 + x <= 33.The number 16 represents the cost of the necklace which you will definitely buy.x represents the value of the other item which can be a book, DVD, etc.The symbol <= means the total of money spend is less than or equal to 33 because the total of money is $33 but depending on the item the total spent can be less.Note: This question is incomplete; here is the missing section:Item Price (with tax)T-Shirt $15Book $20DVD $13Necklace $16Learn more about inequalty in: