To solve the inequality \( x - 8 \geq 5 \), we need to isolate \( x \). Here's how you can do it step-by-step:
- Add 8 to both sides of the inequality:
\[ x - 8 + 8 \geq 5 + 8 \]
- This simplifies to:
\[ x \geq 13 \]
So, the final answer with \( x \) first is:
\[ x \geq 13 \]