OK, let's crack this. We're given 284 and our task is to multiply it by 8. Essentially, we'll be adding 284 to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 284 = 284
Step 2: 284 + 284 = 568
Step 3: 568 + 284 = 852
Step 4: 852 + 284 = 1136
Step 5: 1136 + 284 = 1420
Step 6: 1420 + 284 = 1704
Step 7: 1704 + 284 = 1988
Step 8: 1988 + 284 = 2272

So, 284*8 = 2272