Question

Which product is modeled by the number line below? A number line going from negative 8 to positive 8. An arrow goes from 0 to negative 2, from negative 2 to negative 4, from negative 4 to negative 6, and from negative 6 to negative 8.

Answer 1

Answer: (-2)(4)

Step-by-step explanation:

The model could be explained as follows ;

Step 1 : 0 - - - - > - 2 = - 2 units

Step 2 : -2 - - - - > -4 = - 2 units

Step 3: - 4 - - - - > -6 = - 2 units

Step 4: - 6 - - - - > -8 = - 2 units

-2 units for reach of the 4 steps

Therefore, model is expressed as :

(-2) × 4

(-2)(4)

Answer 2

Answer: (-2)(4)

Explanation:

The model could be explained as follows ;

Step 1 : 0 - - - - > - 2 = - 2 units

Step 2 : -2 - - - - > -4 = - 2 units

Step 3: - 4 - - - - > -6 = - 2 units

Step 4: - 6 - - - - > -8 = - 2 units

-2 units for reach of the 4 steps

Therefore, model is expressed as :

(-2) × 4

(-2)(4)

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