When solving an equation with two variables, replace the variables with the values given and then solve the now variable-free equation. (Remember order of operations, PEMDAS, Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.)
If a = 2 and x = -5, what is the value of 5a(a - x)?
| -1134 | |
| 70 | |
| -16 | |
| 3 |