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 = -7 and x = -8, what is the value of 7a(a - x)?
| -18 | |
| 128 | |
| -49 | |
| -252 |