Linear Equations and Inequalities Translating a sentence into a multi-step equation Translate the sentence into an equation. The sum of 9 times a number and 4 is equal to 8 . Use the variable $y$ for the unknown number.

Step 1 ：Translate the sentence into an equation. The sentence says that the sum of 9 times a number and 4 is equal to 8. Use the variable $y$ for the unknown number. This can be translated into the equation 9y + 4 = 8.

Step 2 ：The translated equation is \(\boxed{9y + 4 = 8}\).