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 = -8, what is the value of -2a(a - x)?
| 35 | |
| 24 | |
| -9 | |
| 135 |