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

User BoreBoar
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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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