Question

Plot the value of 8 x 1/2 on the number line shown.

Answer 1

Step 1: Firstly, simplify the expression

`\begin{gathered} 8\text{ }*\text{ }(1)/(2) \\ =\text{ }\frac{8\text{ x 1}}{2} \\ =\text{ }(8)/(2) \\ =\text{ 4} \end{gathered}`

Step 2: The value may be less than or greater than 4.

Positive numbers are plotted to the right of the origin while negative numbers are plotted to the left of the origin.

Step 3: Plot the number line