Question

Solve for P:7/9 ÷ p = 1/7

Answer 1

To solve the equation for p:

`((7)/(9))/(p)=(1)/(7)`

We can proceed as follows:

1. Multiply in cross the elements of the proportion (we can use this property of proportions.):

`(7)/(9)\cdot7=p\cdot1\Rightarrow(7\cdot7)/(9)=p\Rightarrow p=(49)/(9)`

Therefore, the value for p is equal to 49/9.