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 = -8 and x = 8, what is the value of a(a - x)?
| -24 | |
| 128 | |
| -192 | |
| 162 |