Question

Four less than the product of 5 and a number is ewual to 8​

Answer 1

5x - 4 = 8

5x represents the product of 5 and a number

- 4 represents fours less than

= 8 represents equal to 8

Answer 2

x=12/5

Explanation:

Let the number be x

5x-4=8

5x=8+4

5x=12

x=12/5