Answer:
2.5
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