Question Factor the expression 3(259−3x) Evaluate 777−9xSolution 3(259−3x) Show Solution Find the roots x=3259Alternative Form x=86.3˙ Evaluate 777−9xTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 777−9x=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −9x=0−777Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −9x=−777Change the signs on both sides of the equation 9x=777Divide both sides 99x=9777Divide the numbers x=9777Solution x=3259Alternative Form x=86.3˙ Show Solution