Question Simplify the expression 2016173376−a Evaluate 86−2016aReduce fractions to a common denominator 201686×2016−2016aWrite all numerators above the common denominator 201686×2016−aSolution 2016173376−a Show Solution Find the roots a=173376 Evaluate 86−2016aTo find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 86−2016a=0Subtract the terms More Steps Simplify 86−2016aReduce fractions to a common denominator 201686×2016−2016aWrite all numerators above the common denominator 201686×2016−aMultiply the numbers 2016173376−a 2016173376−a=0Simplify 173376−a=0Move the constant to the right side −a=0−173376Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −a=−173376Solution a=173376 Show Solution