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 = -5 and z = 9, what is the value of -5a(a - z)?
| 390 | |
| -350 | |
| 0 | |
| -18 |