(7/9)w = 7

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(7/9)w = 7
can you show us how to do this problem please. thank you

(7/9)w = 7

Eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides of the
equation by 9.

9 * (7/9)w = 7 * 9
7w = 63

Divide both sides of the equation by 7, leaving w on the left side.

7w / 7 = 63 / 7
w = 9

To verify:

(7/9)w = 7
(7/9)9 = 7      the 9s cancel each other, leaving 7 on the left
7 = 7
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