Set up equation: First, we need to set up the equation given by the problem: 7x9=79x.
Cross-multiply to eliminate fractions: To solve for x, we can cross-multiply to get rid of the fractions. This means we multiply both sides of the equation by 7x and by 7, which gives us: 9×7=9x×7x.
Simplify equation: Simplify both sides of the equation: 63=63x2.
Isolate x: To find the values of x, we need to isolate x. We can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 63: 6363=6363x2.
Consider positive and negative roots: To find the values of x, we take the square root of both sides of the equation: 1=x2.
Consider positive and negative roots: To find the values of x, we take the square root of both sides of the equation: 1=x2.The square root of 1 is 1, and the square root of x2 is x. However, we must consider both the positive and negative square roots, so x can be 1 or −1: x=±1.
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