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 = 7 and y = 9, what is the value of 2a(a - y)?
| 48 | |
| -28 | |
| 14 | |
| -48 |