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 = 9 and x = -8, what is the value of -2a(a - x)?
| -72 | |
| -32 | |
| -306 | |
| 6 |