13 is no more than 5 less than a number. What is the minimum value of the number?

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Jos · Answer 1 · 2024-01-04T00:21:29+0000

Answer:

18 is the minimum value.

Explanation:

Set up an equation:

13
$\leq$ x - 5

Add 5 on both sides to isolate x:

(13) + 5
$\leq$ (x - 5) + 5

18
$\leq$ x

X can be equal to or greater than 18 so the minimum value of the number is 18.

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