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 y = -5, what is the value of 8a(a - y)?
| -135 | |
| 0 | |
| -189 | |
| -432 |