Question 810831
four less than n is n-4
one half the sum of 2 times the number and negative 8 is 1/2(2n-8)
{{{n-4=(1/2)(2n-8)}}}
solve for n.
{{{n-4=n-4}}}
since each side is equal, any number you put into the equation will work.
Your answer is any number.
explain: if you put in 2, the equation is true. if you put in 3, the equation is true.  if you put in any number, the equation will be true.