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 = 8 and x = -9, what is the value of 2a(a - x)?
| -360 | |
| 272 | |
| 30 | |
| -297 |