Jamalaqauvious the 3rd is solving the equation

x/7-47=-6

One of his steps is to multiply both sides of the equation by 7. why?

Jamalaqauvious the 3rd is multiplying both sides of the equation by 7 in order to eliminate the denominator (7) on the left side of the equation. By multiplying both sides by 7, the fraction x/7 will become x, simplifying the equation and making it easier to solve for x.