Solve x−8≥5

. Make sure to write your inequality so that x
comes first.

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To solve the inequality \( x - 8 \geq 5 \), we can isolate \( x \).

  1. Start with the original inequality: \[ x - 8 \geq 5 \]

  2. Add 8 to both sides: \[ x \geq 5 + 8 \]

  3. Simplify the right side: \[ x \geq 13 \]

So, the inequality with \( x \) first is: \[ x \geq 13 \]