Question Simplify the expression 17−7a Evaluate 17−a×7Solution 17−7a Show Solution Find the roots a=717Alternative Form a=2.4˙28571˙ Evaluate 17−a×7To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 17−a×7=0Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 17−7a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −7a=0−17Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −7a=−17Change the signs on both sides of the equation 7a=17Divide both sides 77a=717Solution a=717Alternative Form a=2.4˙28571˙ Show Solution