Multiply and divide positive and negative whole numbers

Answer Key - Grade 7 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

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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.

   Kira's frog sits at 0 on a number line. Each hop is 3 left, written (-3), and the goal is -12. How many hops does the frog need?

   4
4. 4.

   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
5. 5.

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

   -16
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.

   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.

    Esme draws a division card from the jar. What is (-24) ÷ (-6)?

    4