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 y = -7, what is the value of 3a(a - y)?
| 24 | |
| 144 | |
| -48 | |
| -9 |