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.

   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
2. 2.

   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
3. 3.

   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
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.

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

   -18
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.

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

   4
10. 10.

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

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