Question Simplify the expression −8 Evaluate a−1×a−8Multiply the terms a−a−8The sum of two opposites equals 0 More Steps Evaluate a−aCollect like terms (1−1)aAdd the coefficients 0×aCalculate 0 0−8Solution −8 Show Solution Find the roots a∈∅ Evaluate a−1×a−8To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0 a−1×a−8=0Any expression multiplied by 1 remains the same a−a−8=0Subtract the terms 0−8=0Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −8=0Solution a∈∅ Show Solution