SOLUTION: 3/7 of what number is 9? I believe the equation is: y . 3/7 = 9 but I am stuck right there. How do I finish the problem to get an answer?

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Question 884675: 3/7 of what number is 9? I believe the equation is: y . 3/7 = 9 but
I am stuck right there. How do I finish the problem to get an answer?

Found 2 solutions by JulietG, MathTherapy:
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 3 parts of a pie is 9, how much is one part? 9/3 = 3
There are 7 parts to this pie (from 3%2F7. 3 * 7 = 21
3/7 of 21 = 9

Answer by MathTherapy(10556) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/7 of what number is 9? I believe the equation is: y . 3/7 = 9 but
I am stuck right there. How do I finish the problem to get an answer?

with the number being N, the problem translates to:
%283%2F7%29+%2A+N+=+9
3N%2F7+=+9
3N = 63 ------ Cross-multiplying
N, or number = 63%2F3, or highlight_green%28highlight_green%2821%29%29