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 = -3 and x = 4, what is the value of 2a(a - x)?
| 42 | |
| -48 | |
| 0 | |
| -972 |