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 = 1 and x = -8, what is the value of a(a - x)?
| -24 | |
| 0 | |
| -1458 | |
| 9 |