To represent \( -5 \times -4 \) with a model, we can understand that multiplying two negative numbers results in a positive number.
Using a model, we could visualize \( -5 \times -4 \) as taking away 4 groups of the negative 5 (which can be represented as removing or taking away).
However, in this context, we want a response that aligns with the integer expression represented as groups. The best options among the provided responses would relate to the operation of adding groups.
The correct representation is:
- \(- ( - 4 + - 4 + - 4 + - 4 + - 4 )\) meaning we are taking away the sum of negative groups.
If we interpret the multiplication:
- For \( -4 \), we can think of negating the groups of \(-5\), resulting in a positive count.
So, one option from your responses clearly corresponds to \( -5 \times -4 \) in groups, which leads towards the understanding of removing negatives resulting in positives.
Final selection:
- \( -( -4 + -4 + -4 + -4 + -4 )\) (implies removing negatives, leading to a positive group count).
However, please verify with any additional constraints or preferences provided in your context.