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 = 8 and y = -9, what is the value of -b(b - y)?
| -72 | |
| -64 | |
| 168 | |
| -136 |