Question Find the roots a=871Alternative Form a≈0.011494 Evaluate 1−87aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 1−87a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −87a=0−1Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −87a=−1Change the signs on both sides of the equation 87a=1Divide both sides 8787a=871Solution a=871Alternative Form a≈0.011494 Show Solution