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 -3a(a - x)?
| -240 | |
| 24 | |
| 140 | |
| -45 |