Multiplying Integers — Quiz

Question 8 • Grade 7 Mathematics

How is the product of 2 and negative 5 shown on a number line?

Answer

Image with description There is a number line from negative 10 to 10 by 1s. There is a jump from 10 to 5. There is another jump from 5 to 0.

Image with description There is a number line from negative 10 to 10 by 1s. There is a jump from 0 to negative 5. There is another jump from negative 5 to negative 10.

Image with description There is a number line from negative 10 to 10 by 1s. There is a jump from 0 to 5. There is another jump from 5 to 10.

Image with description There is a number line from negative 10 to 10 by 1s. There is a jump from negative 10 to negative 5. There is another jump from negative 5 to 0.

Explanation

The product 2 × (−5) means adding −5 two times: −5 + (−5) = −10. On a number line, start at 0 and make two jumps of 5 units to the left, landing at −10. Choice B shows those two jumps.

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