Question Factor the expression 10(1−4a) Evaluate 10−40aSolution 10(1−4a) Show Solution Find the roots a=41Alternative Form a=0.25 Evaluate 10−40aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 10−40a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −40a=0−10Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −40a=−10Change the signs on both sides of the equation 40a=10Divide both sides 4040a=4010Divide the numbers a=4010Solution a=41Alternative Form a=0.25 Show Solution