x - 3 > 5 is same as x > 8 .

True

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False

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The correct option is A
True

When any inequality is given we can add or subtract the same number on both sides and the solution set of the inequality does not change

Here Adding 3 on both sides we have ; x - 3 + 3 > 5 + 3

x > 8

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