write the equation and solve. Four times a number, decreased by 4 is 8.
Let's say the number we're looking for is represented by "x".
The equation can be written as:
4x - 4 = 8
To solve for x, let's isolate the variable x by adding 4 on both sides:
4x - 4 + 4 = 8 + 4
4x = 12
Next, divide both sides by 4 to solve for x:
4x/4 = 12/4
x = 3
Therefore, the number we're looking for is 3.