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 y = -9, what is the value of -2a(a - y)?
| -24 | |
| -40 | |
| -10 | |
| 28 |