Question Simplify the expression Solution 5−8x Evaluate 40−8x−35Solution 5−8x Show Solution Find the roots Find the roots of the algebra expression x=85Alternative Form x=0.625 Evaluate 40−8x−35To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 40−8x−35=0Subtract the numbers 5−8x=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −8x=0−5Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −8x=−5Change the signs on both sides of the equation 8x=5Divide both sides 88x=85Solution x=85Alternative Form x=0.625 Show Solution