To solve the inequality \(2x - 5 < 8\), we need to isolate the variable \(x\).
First, let's add 5 to both sides of the inequality:
\[2x - 5 + 5 < 8 + 5\]
\[2x < 13\]
Next, divide both sides by 2 (since we're dealing with \(2x\)):
\[ \frac{2x}{2} < \frac{13}{2} \]
\[ x < \frac{13}{2} \]
So, the solution to the inequality \(2x - 5 < 8\) is \(x\) being less than \( \frac{13}{2} \).