If I’m right it would be 9 just did in head so I’m not 100% sure
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
5 - x < 8
-5 - 5
________
-x < 3
x > -3 [Whenever you <em>divide\multiply</em> by a <em>negative</em><em>,</em><em> </em>you reverse the inequality symbol.]
* The above answer is written in reverse, which is the exact same result.
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