Question Factor the expression 12(3−2a) Evaluate 36−24aSolution 12(3−2a) Show Solution Find the roots a=23Alternative Form a=1.5 Evaluate 36−24aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 36−24a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −24a=0−36Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −24a=−36Change the signs on both sides of the equation 24a=36Divide both sides 2424a=2436Divide the numbers a=2436Solution a=23Alternative Form a=1.5 Show Solution