Question

Nine more than the product of a number and eight equals four

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the number = 'x'

Product of number and eight ⇒ 8*x = 8x

Nine more than the product of 8x ⇒add 9 to 8x

8x + 9 = 4

8x = 4 - 9

8x = -5

x = -5/8