what do you do when you have the equation 8 divided by 1/x when x equals 3 ?

You plug 3 in for x then you solve

that's confusing

What don't you understand?

she plug in 3 for x and I don't understand that

Instead of x in the problem, substitute 3.

ok now I understand thanks Ms.sue

Good! :-)

You're welcome, coaster-girl-meg.