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Solve for P:7/9 ÷ p = 1/7

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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.

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