Choice A is the correct answer. Solve both and find the overlap.

1. First: $2x > 8 \rightarrow x > 4$
2. Second: $x - 3 < 4 \rightarrow x < 7$
3. Combined: $4 < x < 7$
4. Test Choices: We need a number strictly between 4 and 7. Only 5 works.

?�� Strategic Tip: "And" means the value must satisfy BOTH conditions simultaneously.

Choice B is incorrect because 4 is not greater than 4 (boundary). Choice C is incorrect because 7 is not less than 7 (boundary). Choice D is incorrect because 3 is not greater than 4.