When the product of 6 and a number is increased by 8, the result is 20

We can make a simple equation for this problem. We know that when the product of 6 and a number is increased by 8 the result is 20. We can call this number "x".

(6 * x) + 8 = 20

Subtract 8 from both sides.

6 * x = 12

Divide 12 by 2, to get x.

x = 2

Our number is 2.