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 = 1 and y = -8, what is the value of 3b(b - y)?
| 216 | |
| -144 | |
| 80 | |
| 27 |