Macbook running Windows 7 - How do I revert?

Alright, so I'll just tell you the story from the beginning. My neighbor got a new computer, so she decided to give me her old Macbook. I decided to install Windows 7 on there because I am more comfortable with Windows than Mac. Unfortunately, I didn't research at all, so I didn't realize all the problems I would have by installing the operating system without using a bootcamp. These problems include;
No audio output
Certain buttons on the keyboard not working (such as the control and option keys)
Disk eject not working
So, because of all of these things, I want to get the Mac operating system back on here. Can someone guide me through this?

Did you get restore DVD with the Mac?
Allan

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