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 = -5, what is the value of -5a(a - x)?
| 30 | |
| -126 | |
| 8 | |
| -324 |