Question Simplify the expression 200824096−a Evaluate 12−2008aReduce fractions to a common denominator 200812×2008−2008aWrite all numerators above the common denominator 200812×2008−aSolution 200824096−a Show Solution Find the roots a=24096 Evaluate 12−2008aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 12−2008a=0Subtract the terms More Steps Simplify 12−2008aReduce fractions to a common denominator 200812×2008−2008aWrite all numerators above the common denominator 200812×2008−aMultiply the numbers 200824096−a 200824096−a=0Simplify 24096−a=0Move the constant to the right side −a=0−24096Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −a=−24096Solution a=24096 Show Solution