So our set of numbers is 5,8,b,9,4 . And we know the average is 7. So first, you have to add all the numbers in the set : 5+8+9+4 which gives you 26. We also know that to get the average of a set of numbers you have to add all the numbers and divide that sum by the how many numbers you have, in thsi case we have 5 numbers including b . So our equation now is : 26+b÷5=7. And if you plug in 9 for b you get 26+9÷5=7 and 26+9÷5 does equal 7 so therefore A is your answer