Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 281. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 8. So, we're going to take the number 281 and add it to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 281 = 281
Step 2: 281 + 281 = 562
Step 3: 562 + 281 = 843
Step 4: 843 + 281 = 1124
Step 5: 1124 + 281 = 1405
Step 6: 1405 + 281 = 1686
Step 7: 1686 + 281 = 1967
Step 8: 1967 + 281 = 2248

So, 281*8 = 2248