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 = 2 and x = 7, what is the value of 3a(a - x)?
| -30 | |
| -88 | |
| -396 | |
| -176 |