Question Simplify the expression −26−2a Evaluate 0−21−5−2aRemoving 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −21−5−2aSolution −26−2a Show Solution Factor the expression −2(13+a) Evaluate 0−21−5−2aRemoving 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −21−5−2aSubtract the numbers −26−2aSolution −2(13+a) Show Solution Find the roots a=−13 Evaluate 0−21−5−2aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 0−21−5−2a=0Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −21−5−2a=0Subtract the numbers −26−2a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −2a=0+26Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −2a=26Change the signs on both sides of the equation 2a=−26Divide both sides 22a=2−26Divide the numbers a=2−26Solution More Steps Evaluate 2−26Reduce the numbers 1−13Calculate −13 a=−13 Show Solution