Question Factor the expression 2(27−140a) Evaluate 54−280aSolution 2(27−140a) Show Solution Find the roots a=14027Alternative Form a=0.192˙85714˙ Evaluate 54−280aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 54−280a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −280a=0−54Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −280a=−54Change the signs on both sides of the equation 280a=54Divide both sides 280280a=28054Divide the numbers a=28054Solution a=14027Alternative Form a=0.192˙85714˙ Show Solution