To solve the inequality \( x - 8 \geq 5 \), we can isolate \( x \).
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Start with the original inequality: \[ x - 8 \geq 5 \]
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Add 8 to both sides: \[ x \geq 5 + 8 \]
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Simplify the right side: \[ x \geq 13 \]
So, the inequality with \( x \) first is: \[ x \geq 13 \]