Question

\\? \times 8 = 40\\
\\? = \\

Explanation:

Identify the given equation

$$ ? \times 8 = 40 $$

Apply the inverse operation

$$ ? = 40 \div 8 $$

Calculate the quotient

$$ ? = 5 $$

Answer:

\(? \times 8 = 40\)

\(? =\) <blank>5</blank>