The given statement is an equation that involves an unknown number. To solve for the unknown number, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.
The given equation is:
4x + 8 = 3
Subtracting 8 from both sides, we get:
4x = -5
Dividing both sides by 4, we get:
x = -5/4
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -5/4.