Find the missing number: $\square \times 12 - 96 \div 8 = 84$.

Explanation

1. 01

   First simplify the known part: $96 \div 8 = 12$.

2. 02

   So $\square \times 12 - 12 = 84$, which gives $\square \times 12 = 96$.

3. 03

   Hence $\square = 96 \div 12 = 8$.