Question Simplify the expression 2017149258−a Evaluate 74−2017aReduce fractions to a common denominator 201774×2017−2017aWrite all numerators above the common denominator 201774×2017−aSolution 2017149258−a Show Solution Find the roots a=149258 Evaluate 74−2017aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 74−2017a=0Subtract the terms More Steps Simplify 74−2017aReduce fractions to a common denominator 201774×2017−2017aWrite all numerators above the common denominator 201774×2017−aMultiply the numbers 2017149258−a 2017149258−a=0Simplify 149258−a=0Move the constant to the right side −a=0−149258Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −a=−149258Solution a=149258 Show Solution