Question Simplify the expression 86−5x Evaluate 2×43−5xSolution 86−5x Show Solution Find the roots x=586Alternative Form x=17.2 Evaluate 2×43−5xTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 2×43−5x=0Multiply the numbers 86−5x=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −5x=0−86Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −5x=−86Change the signs on both sides of the equation 5x=86Divide both sides 55x=586Solution x=586Alternative Form x=17.2 Show Solution