Question Simplify the expression 1756−17a Evaluate 1756−a×17Solution 1756−17a Show Solution Find the roots a=171756Alternative Form a≈103.294118 Evaluate 1756−a×17To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 1756−a×17=0Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 1756−17a=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −17a=0−1756Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −17a=−1756Change the signs on both sides of the equation 17a=1756Divide both sides 1717a=171756Solution a=171756Alternative Form a≈103.294118 Show Solution