Question

4 less than the number product of a number and 8 is 44 .what it the number

Answer 1

The number would be 5. (44-4)divided by 8. = 5. Best of luck!

Answer 2

Set up the problem like this: x - 4 + 8 = 44

x-4+8=44             (8-4)

x+4=44

  -4   -4                (subtract 4 from both sides)

x=40

Answer: the number is 40.