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 = -3 and x = -9, what is the value of a(a - x)?
| -56 | |
| -49 | |
| -96 | |
| -18 |