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 = 6, what is the value of -5a(a - y)?
| 12 | |
| -35 | |
| -44 | |
| 40 |