Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 499. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 8. So, we're going to take the number 499 and add it to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 499 = 499
Step 2: 499 + 499 = 998
Step 3: 998 + 499 = 1497
Step 4: 1497 + 499 = 1996
Step 5: 1996 + 499 = 2495
Step 6: 2495 + 499 = 2994
Step 7: 2994 + 499 = 3493
Step 8: 3493 + 499 = 3992

So, 499*8 = 3992