1. **State the problem:** Solve the equation $$8 - 3x = -4$$. 2. **Isolate the term with the variable:** Subtract 8 from both sides to get the term with $$x$$ alone. $$8 - 3x - 8 = -4 - 8$$ $$-3x = -12$$ 3. **Divide both sides by the coefficient of $$x$$:** The coefficient is $$-3$$, so divide both sides by $$-3$$. $$x = \frac{-12}{-3}$$ 4. **Simplify the fraction:** $$x = \frac{\cancel{-12}}{\cancel{-3}} = 4$$ 5. **Final answer:** $$\boxed{4}$$