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 b = -7 and x = 3, what is the value of 2b(b - x)?
| 140 | |
| -84 | |
| -840 | |
| -36 |