Question Simplify the expression 30−12x Evaluate 15×2−x×12Multiply the numbers 30−x×12Solution 30−12x Show Solution Factor the expression 6(5−2x) Evaluate 15×2−x×12Multiply the numbers 30−x×12Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 30−12xSolution 6(5−2x) Show Solution Find the roots x=25Alternative Form x=2.5 Evaluate 15×2−x×12To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 15×2−x×12=0Multiply the numbers 30−x×12=0Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 30−12x=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −12x=0−30Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −12x=−30Change the signs on both sides of the equation 12x=30Divide both sides 1212x=1230Divide the numbers x=1230Solution x=25Alternative Form x=2.5 Show Solution