If the replacement set is the set of whole numbers, solve :

8 - x > 5

8 - x > 5

⇒ -x > 5 - 8

⇒ -x > -3

Multiplying both sides by (-1) we get,

⇒ x < 3 (As on multiplying by negative no. the sign reverses.)

Since, x ∈ W

∴ Solution set = {0, 1, 2}.