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 -2a(a - x)?
| 54 | |
| -36 | |
| 42 | |
| -130 |