Eight more than twice a number increased by 3 is equal to 79. find the number

This problem can be interpreted different ways.

Here's how I interpret it:

Eight more than twice a number, increased by 3, is equal to 79. Find the number

Let n = the number

"Eight more": + 8

"Eight more than twice a number": 2n + 8

"Eight more than twice a number increased by 3": 2n + 8 + 3

"Eight more than twice a number increased by 3 is equal to 79.":

2n + 8 + 3 = 79

Now we solve the equation for n.

2n + 8 + 3 = 79

2n + 11 = 79

2n = 68

n = 34

The number is 34.