Multiply and divide positive and negative whole numbers

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

1. 1.

   Ari's robot starts at 0 on a number line and makes 4 jumps, looking very serious. Each jump is 3 left, written (-3). Where does the robot stop?

   -12
2. 2.

   Jun's toy boat starts at 0 on a number line river and makes 2 moves. Each move is 8 left, written (-8). Where does the boat stop?

   -16
3. 3.

   Luz's snail sits at 0 on a number line. Each slide is 5 left, written (-5), and the goal is -15. How many slides does the snail need?

   3
4. 4.

   Milo's robot sits at 0 on a number line. Each jump is 4 left, written (-4), and the goal is -20. How many jumps does the robot need?

   5
5. 5.

   Noah draws a puzzle card from the math club jar. What is (-3) × 6?

   -18
6. 6.

   Pia writes a multiplication on the whiteboard, then caps the marker with a flourish. What is (-2) × 8?

   -16
7. 7.

   Ren rings a bell for a multiplication question. What is 5 × (-4)?

   -20
8. 8.

   Ari rings a bell for a division question. What is (-18) ÷ 3?

   -6
9. 9.

   Bo picks a star card from the pile. What is 20 ÷ (-4)?

   -5
10. 10.

    Jun lists four problems on a card. Which answer is negative?

    • 5 × (-6)
    • (-4) × (-7)
    • 8 × 3
    • (-20) ÷ (-5)