Question Simplify the expression 5−131x Evaluate 5−x×131Solution 5−131x Show Solution Find the roots x=1315Alternative Form x≈0.038168 Evaluate 5−x×131To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 5−x×131=0Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 5−131x=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −131x=0−5Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −131x=−5Change the signs on both sides of the equation 131x=5Divide both sides 131131x=1315Solution x=1315Alternative Form x≈0.038168 Show Solution