Question Find the roots a=51242Alternative Form a=248.4 Evaluate 1242−5aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 1242−5a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −5a=0−1242Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −5a=−1242Change the signs on both sides of the equation 5a=1242Divide both sides 55a=51242Solution a=51242Alternative Form a=248.4 Show Solution