OK, let's crack this. We're given 34 and our task is to multiply it by 8. Essentially, we'll be adding 34 to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 34 = 34
Step 2: 34 + 34 = 68
Step 3: 68 + 34 = 102
Step 4: 102 + 34 = 136
Step 5: 136 + 34 = 170
Step 6: 170 + 34 = 204
Step 7: 204 + 34 = 238
Step 8: 238 + 34 = 272

So, 34*8 = 272