Question Factor the expression 2(377−140a) Evaluate 754−280aSolution 2(377−140a) Show Solution Find the roots a=140377Alternative Form a=2.692˙85714˙ Evaluate 754−280aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 754−280a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −280a=0−754Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −280a=−754Change the signs on both sides of the equation 280a=754Divide both sides 280280a=280754Divide the numbers a=280754Solution a=140377Alternative Form a=2.692˙85714˙ Show Solution