the sum of a number and four is -8

write in algebraic equation

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my answer is x+4 if i am not write give me the answer

x+4=-8

do you have to solve for x?

You didn't write an equation.

x + 4 = -8

no

To write an algebraic equation for the given statement, we can assign a variable to the unknown number. Let's say the unknown number is "x."

The sum of a number and four is expressed as "x + 4". According to the problem, this sum is equal to -8. Therefore, the algebraic equation is:

x + 4 = -8