We want to find the value of $X$ in the given situation.
We are given that we can bring three friends to the Super Bowl party, and we want to determine the number of ways we can form the party.
To solve this, we can use the concept of combinations.
The number of ways to choose a group of three friends from a group of $X$ friends can be calculated using the formula:
Number of ways = $X$ choose 3
We are given that the number of ways is 56, so we can write:
56 = $X$ choose 3
To find the value of $X$, we can try different values and solve for $X$.
Let's start with $X = 8$:
56 = 8 choose 3
56 = 8! / (3! * (8-3)!)
56 = 8! / (3! * 5!)
56 = (8 * 7 * 6 * 5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * 1) / ((3 * 2 * 1) * (5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * 1))
56 = (8 * 7 * 6) / (3 * 2 * 1)
56 = 336 / 6
56 = 56
The equation holds true for $X = 8$.
The value of X is 8.
The answer is: 8
Below is a math problem. Provide a detailed, step-by-step solution.

### Problem:
I won a trip for four to the Super Bowl.  I can bring three of my friends.  I have X friends.  In how many ways can I form my Super Bowl party?
If we know the answer to the above question is 56, what is the value of unknown variable X?

### Answer:
