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.

   Bo's frog starts at 0 on a number line and makes 3 hops. Each hop is 5 left, written (-5). Where does the frog stop?

   -15
3. 3.

   Esme's snail starts at 0 on a number line and makes 6 slides. Each slide is 2 left, written (-2). Where does the snail stop?

   -12
4. 4.

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

   -16
5. 5.

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

   -20
6. 6.

   Tala finds a puzzle at the back of the math book. What is (-4) × (-5)?

   20
7. 7.

   Zee picks a star card from the pile. What is (-7) × (-2)?

   14
8. 8.

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

   -5
9. 9.

   Kira writes four problems on the board. Which one has a negative answer?

   • (-12) ÷ 3
   • 7 × 4
   • (-12) ÷ (-4)
   • (-6) × (-3)
10. 10.

    Luz tapes four problems to a notebook. Which answer is negative?

    • 12 ÷ (-4)
    • 6 × 9
    • (-5) × (-5)
    • (-8) ÷ (-2)