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 c = 9 and x = -7, what is the value of c(c - x)?
| 585 | |
| -12 | |
| 144 | |
| 162 |