SOLUTION: I am trying to help my daughter solve the following equation: 16=b/7. I have not done this in quite some time. I am sure it is very simple! Please help refresh my memory so I ca

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Question 729244: I am trying to help my daughter solve the following equation: 16=b/7. I have not done this in quite some time. I am sure it is very simple! Please help refresh my memory so I can teach her! Thanks
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16=b%2F7
multiply the equation by 7 to eliminate the 7 in the denominator
7%2A16=%28b%2A%28cross%287%29%29%29%2F%28cross%287%29%29
112=b
OR b= 112