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28\times 2=x+5\times 8
Multiply both sides by 2.
56=x+5\times 8
Multiply 28 and 2 to get 56.
56=x+40
Multiply 5 and 8 to get 40.
x+40=56
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
x=56-40
Subtract 40 from both sides.
x=16
Subtract 40 from 56 to get 16.