Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 970. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 9. So, we're going to take the number 970 and add it to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 970 = 970
Step 2: 970 + 970 = 1940
Step 3: 1940 + 970 = 2910
Step 4: 2910 + 970 = 3880
Step 5: 3880 + 970 = 4850
Step 6: 4850 + 970 = 5820
Step 7: 5820 + 970 = 6790
Step 8: 6790 + 970 = 7760
Step 9: 7760 + 970 = 8730

So, 970*9 = 8730