Question Simplify the expression 2003−97b Evaluate 2003−b×97Solution 2003−97b Show Solution Find the roots b=972003Alternative Form b≈20.649485 Evaluate 2003−b×97To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 2003−b×97=0Use the commutative property to reorder the terms 2003−97b=0Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign −97b=0−2003Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −97b=−2003Change the signs on both sides of the equation 97b=2003Divide both sides 9797b=972003Solution b=972003Alternative Form b≈20.649485 Show Solution