how do I set up the problem?

Question

Because of increased giving, a college scholarship program awarded eight more scholarships this year than last year. If a total of 34 scholarships were awarded over the last two years, how many were awarded last year and how many were awarded this year?

 

Lat years=

 

This years=

Answer 1

x represents last year

x + 8 represents this year

 

x + x + 8 = 34

 

Can you solve for x and answer?