8 8 9 4 equals 24?

To make 8 8 9 4 equal 24, you can use the following equation: (8 + 8) * (9 - 4) = 24. This equation follows the order of operations (parentheses first, then multiplication and division, and finally addition and subtraction) to arrive at the correct answer. By adding the first two numbers and then multiplying that sum by the difference of the last two numbers, you achieve the desired result of 24.