How do I solve 1/8x=5
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=58
x=40
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