5/b = 45/36 First you have to CROSS MULTIPLY Like: 5 • 36 = 45 • b
5 • 36 = 180 45 • b = 45b
New equation; 180 = 45b
Turn your equation around
45b = 180
DIVIDE both of your sides by 45
45b / 45 = 180 / 45 Cancel out: 45 / 45 because that gives you 1 Keep; 180 / 45 because that helps us solve for our equation (or the value of your “b”)
New equation: 180 / 45 = b Solve above and you have the result of b
The decision to nationalize some important industries impacted Britain's economy by B. forcing the government to prop up industries. Because the government started supporting these industries, that led to improvements in economy.