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XoPrincessAXo
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  • 05-07-2016
  • Mathematics
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How do I solve 1/8x=5

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poojaa195
poojaa195 poojaa195
  • 05-07-2016

You multiply both sides by the reciprocal (flip fraction) 
1/8--->8/1=8
So now multiply both sides by 8
1/88=0 (cancels out) 
x=5
8
x=40

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olemakpadu
olemakpadu olemakpadu
  • 05-07-2016

1/8x = 5

1/8x = 5/1

Take reciprocal of both sides

8x/1 = 1/5

8x = 1/5              Divide both sides by 8

x = 1/5 ÷ 8

x = 1/5 * 1/8

x = 1/40

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