Question

Explain how to model the division of –24 by –4 on a number line.

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's one way to do it.

Step-by-step explanation:

-24 ÷ (-4)

-24 is the final number on the number line

-4 means you count by 4s on the number line moving backwards.

1. Start at 0 facing forward.
2. Move backwards in steps of four units from 0 to -24.
3. Count the number of steps you took (six).

Answer: +6 (The sign is + because you are still facing forward).