Algebraic expression

Question

Four times the sum of a number n and eight is one

Answer 1

4(n+8) = 1

4n+32=1

4n = 1-32 = -31

n = -31/4 = -7 3/4 = about -8

4(-31/4 + 8) = 1

4(-31/4 + 32/4) = 1

4(1/4) = 1

1 = 1

n= -7 3/4