Start at 1000 create a pattern that subtracts 8 from each number. stop when you have 5 numbers

Well, you do 1000-8 then put your answer down.
Answer is 992
Then do 992-8
Answer is 984
Then do 984 - 8
Answer is 976
Then do 976-8
Answer is 968
Then do 968 -8
Answer is 960

Your final answers are 992,984,976,968,960.

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