Question Simplify the expression 13a−971 Evaluate 13a−312−659Solution 13a−971 Show Solution Find the roots a=13971Alternative Form a=74.6˙92307˙ Evaluate 13a−312−659To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 13a−312−659=0Subtract the numbers 13a−971=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign 13a=0+971Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression 13a=971Divide both sides 1313a=13971Solution a=13971Alternative Form a=74.6˙92307˙ Show Solution