Question Find the roots x=−25Alternative Form x=−2.5 Evaluate 5+2xTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 5+2x=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign 2x=0−5Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression 2x=−5Divide both sides 22x=2−5Divide the numbers x=2−5Solution x=−25Alternative Form x=−2.5 Show Solution