Question Factor the expression 5(3x−8) Evaluate 15x−40Solution 5(3x−8) Show Solution Find the roots x=38Alternative Form x=2.6˙ Evaluate 15x−40To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 15x−40=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign 15x=0+40Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression 15x=40Divide both sides 1515x=1540Divide the numbers x=1540Solution x=38Alternative Form x=2.6˙ Show Solution