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 = -8 and y = -7, what is the value of -b(b - y)?
| 144 | |
| -18 | |
| 294 | |
| -8 |