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 x = -4, what is the value of b(b - x)?
25 | |
-60 | |
-252 | |
5 |