Let the number be a .... =>Number doubled : 2a .. =>Eight less than the no. Doubled : 2a - 8 =>Eight less than the no. doubled is 20 more than the no. : 2a - 8 = 20 + a =>2a - 8 - 20 - a = 0 =>2a -a - 20 -8 = 0 =>a -28 = 0 =>a = 28 =>so the number is 28... Hope it helps!!!