Question

How do I solve 1/8x=5

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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