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 = 5 and x = -8, what is the value of -9a(a - x)?
| -450 | |
| -585 | |
| -216 | |
| -98 |