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 z = -3, what is the value of 7a(a - z)?
| 18 | |
| -72 | |
| 280 | |
| 224 |