Shawnece is solving the equation x/7 - 4 = -6. One of her steps is to multiply both sides of the equation by 7. Why?
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Shawnece multiplies both sides of the equation by 7 to eliminate the fraction x/7. By multiplying both sides by 7, the 7 in the denominator cancels out, leaving only x on the left side of the equation. This step helps to isolate x and solve for its value.