the equation that was used to solve this was : 9n = 72 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the 72 inches was nine times the distance that Oliver rolled his ball, it means that the unknown number (n), was multiplied by 9 to get Fabienne's inches. So, 9n = 72.
divide both sides by the number next to the unknown to get (n), the number of inches that Oliver rolled his ball.... which is 8.