To solve the inequality \( 5 + 4x \geq x + 8 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract \( x \) from both sides:
\[ 5 + 4x - x \geq 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 5 + 3x \geq 8 \] -
Subtract 5 from both sides:
\[ 3x \geq 8 - 5 \] This simplifies to: \[ 3x \geq 3 \] -
Divide both sides by 3:
\[ x \geq 1 \]
Thus, the solution to the inequality \( 5 + 4x \geq x + 8 \) is: \[ x \geq 1 \]