Write an equation and solve: Four times a number, decreased by 4 is 8. (1 point)

Answer 1

Let's say the number is x. According to the problem, we can then write the equation as:

4x - 4 = 8

Now let's solve for x:
Add 4 to both sides of the equation:

4x - 4 + 4 = 8 + 4

Simplifying:

4x = 12

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x:

4x/4 = 12/4

Simplifying:

x = 3

So the number is 3.