To solve the inequality \( x + 15 \geq 3 \), we can start by isolating \( x \) on one side. Follow these steps:
- Subtract 15 from both sides of the inequality: \[ x + 15 - 15 \geq 3 - 15 \] This simplifies to: \[ x \geq -12 \]
Now, rewriting it with \( x \) first, we have: \[ x \geq -12 \]