Solve x−8≥5

Question

𝑥
−
8
≥
5
. Make sure to write your inequality so that x
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comes first.

Note: You will find the option to add a >
>
, <
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, ≥
≥
, or ≤
≤
symbol in the Comparison (<)
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keyboard.

(1 point).............

Answer 1

To solve the inequality \( x - 8 \geq 5 \), follow these steps:

1. Add 8 to both sides of the inequality:

\[ x - 8 + 8 \geq 5 + 8 \]

2. Simplify:

\[ x \geq 13 \]

So, the final inequality is:

\[ x \geq 13 \]

This can be written as:

\[ x ≥ 13 \]