Question

Five more than the product of a number and 4 equals 8

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let's call "a number" "x".

The product refers to multiplication, so this x is multiplied by 4

4x + 8 = 5

Subtract 8 from both sides

4x = -3

Divide both sides by 4

x = -3/4

Answer 2

5 + n*4 = 8

Explanation:

5 more which is 5 +

product of a number and 4 which is n*4

equals 8 which is =8

When you put these together, it is 5 + n*4 =8