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If |x - 3| < 5, what is the solution set for x?

A {x | -2 < x < 5}
B {x | -2 < x < 8}
C {x | x < -2 or x > 8}
D {x | x < -5 or x > 5}

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The inequality |x - 3| < 5 can be rewritten as -5 < x - 3 < 5. To solve for x, add 3 to all parts of the inequality: -5 + 3 < x - 3 + 3 < 5 + 3, which simplifies to -2 < x < 8.

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