Question Factor the expression 2(5−26a) Evaluate 10−52aSolution 2(5−26a) Show Solution Find the roots a=265Alternative Form a=0.19˙23076˙ Evaluate 10−52aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 10−52a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −52a=0−10Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −52a=−10Change the signs on both sides of the equation 52a=10Divide both sides 5252a=5210Divide the numbers a=5210Solution a=265Alternative Form a=0.19˙23076˙ Show Solution