SOLUTION: How do you do this problem please? 5xn=40

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Question 911195: How do you do this problem please?
5xn=40
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
best not to use x for multiplication when using variables
5n says the same thing (5 times n)
5n = 40
5n%2F5+=+40%2F5
n = 8