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 b = 1 and x = 9, what is the value of 3b(b - x)?
| -144 | |
| 384 | |
| -175 | |
| -24 |