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algebra

Which value of xx makes the equation x9=7\frac{x}{9} = 7 true?

A

0.78

B

2

C

63

D

16

Correct Answer: C

Choice Ahoice C is the correct answer. To find which value satisfies the equation, we solve by multiplying.

  1. Start with the equation: x9=7\frac{x}{9} = 7
  2. Multiply both sides by 9: x=7×9x = 7 \times 9
  3. Calculate: x=63x = 63
  4. Verify: 639=7\frac{63}{9} = 7

The question is phrased as "which value makes the equation true," which means we're looking for the solution.

Choice A is incorrect because this results from adding: 9+7=169 + 7 = 16. Addition is not the inverse of division.

Choice B is incorrect because this comes from subtracting: 97=29 - 7 = 2. Subtraction doesn't solve division equations.

Choice C is incorrect because this results from dividing 7 by 9 instead of multiplying: 790.78\frac{7}{9} \approx 0.78. This applies division in the wrong direction.