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 = 9 and y = -7, what is the value of -a(a - y)?
| -160 | |
| -12 | |
| 0 | |
| -144 |