How do you solve #5x-7>=13#?

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Bobert · Alan N.
Oct 16, 2017

#x≥4#

Explanation:

To solve this, use some basic algebra to isolate the unknown, x.

First, add #7# to both sides.
#5x-7+7≥13+7#

#=> 5x≥20#

Next, divide both sides by #5#.
#(5x)/5≥20/5#

#=>x≥4#

The solution is #=>x≥4#.

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