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.

   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
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.

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

   -6
8. 8.

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

   -5
9. 9.

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

   • (-20) ÷ (-5)
   • (-4) × (-7)
   • 5 × (-6)
   • 8 × 3
10. 10.

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

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