what model can you use to represent 2⋅(−4) (1 point) +

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To represent the expression \( 2 \cdot (-4) \), we can think of it as a multiplication operation involving an integer and a negative integer.

Here's how you can model it:

  1. Multiplication Model:

    • You can visualize \( 2 \cdot (-4) \) as taking the number \(-4\) and adding it to itself 2 times.
    • In this case, \( 2 \cdot (-4) = -4 + (-4) = -8 \).
  2. Number Line:

    • On a number line, starting at 0, if you move left (towards the negative side) 4 units (to -4), and then do this 2 times, you would move left a total of 8 units, landing on -8.
  3. Area Model:

    • You could also think of it in terms of area. Imagine a rectangle with a length of 2 and a width of -4. Because the width is negative, the concept of area here would represent a reflection or negative area.

To conclude, the expression \( 2 \cdot (-4) \) equals \(-8\).

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The expression \( 2 \cdot (-4) \) equals \(-8\).

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I apologize for any confusion. The calculation of the expression \( 2 \cdot (-4) \) is indeed \(-8\).

If there is a specific aspect you would like me to clarify or if there's a misunderstanding, please let me know!

-4 is correct but 2 isn't

I see, you’re looking for a different representation. If you want to represent the expression \(2 \cdot (-4)\) using a different model, how about this:

\[ -4 + -4 = -8 \]

This shows adding \(-4\) two times, which is indeed \(2 \cdot (-4) = -8\).

If you meant something else or a different value instead of \(2\), please clarify. Otherwise, the multiplication operation would be correct as shown!

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What model can you use to represent −7⋅1 ?(1 point) − (1+1+1+1+1+ + )

To represent the expression \( -7 \cdot 1 \) using a model, you can think of it as simply negating the value of \(1\) seven times. This means you are taking the negative of \(1\) and adding it together seven times:

\[ -7 \cdot 1 = - (1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1) \]

So, the model can be represented as:

\[

  • (1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1) \]

This means you're adding \(1\) seven times and then applying a negative sign, resulting in \(-7\).