Question

which expression correctly represents \eight times the difference of four and a number\?
$8n-(4)$
$8(4-n)$
$8(n)-4$
$8(4)-n$

Explanation:

Step1: Define the unknown number

Let the number be $n$.

Step2: Identify the difference first

The difference of 4 and $n$ is $4 - n$.

Step3: Multiply by 8

Eight times this difference is $8(4 - n)$.

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{8(4 - n)}$ (the second option)