Question Simplify the expression 40−3125a Evaluate 45−5−625×5aMultiply the terms 45−5−3125aSolution 40−3125a Show Solution Factor the expression 5(8−625a) Evaluate 45−5−625×5aMultiply the terms 45−5−3125aSubtract the numbers 40−3125aSolution 5(8−625a) Show Solution Find the roots a=6258Alternative Form a=0.0128 Evaluate 45−5−625×5aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 45−5−625×5a=0Multiply the terms 45−5−3125a=0Subtract the numbers 40−3125a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −3125a=0−40Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −3125a=−40Change the signs on both sides of the equation 3125a=40Divide both sides 31253125a=312540Divide the numbers a=312540Solution a=6258Alternative Form a=0.0128 Show Solution