Question Factor the expression 5(1009−a) Evaluate 5045−5aSolution 5(1009−a) Show Solution Find the roots a=1009 Evaluate 5045−5aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 5045−5a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −5a=0−5045Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −5a=−5045Change the signs on both sides of the equation 5a=5045Divide both sides 55a=55045Divide the numbers a=55045Solution More Steps Evaluate 55045Reduce the numbers 11009Calculate 1009 a=1009 Show Solution