Three more than the product of a number and 2 equals 8.

2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Write an equation:

more than means +

product means *

equals means =

3 (more than) (product of) 2 and number (equals) 8

3 + 2x = 8

Subtract 3 from both sides.

3 + 2x = 8

3 - 3 + 2x = 8 - 3

2x = 5

Divide 2 from both sides.

2x = 5

2x/2 = 5/2

x = 5/2 = 2.5

Answer: 3+2a=8