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The difference of x and 18 is greater than or equal to -12

its a inequality question

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Writing the word problem as an equation you get:

x - 18 ≥ -12

Now to solve for x:

Add 18 to both sides of the inequality:

x ≥ -12 + 18

Simplify:

x ≥ 6

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