Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 497. 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 497 and add it to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 497 = 497
Step 2: 497 + 497 = 994
Step 3: 994 + 497 = 1491
Step 4: 1491 + 497 = 1988
Step 5: 1988 + 497 = 2485
Step 6: 2485 + 497 = 2982
Step 7: 2982 + 497 = 3479
Step 8: 3479 + 497 = 3976

So, 497*8 = 3976