Question
Using the token interpretation, find the values of:
(-7) × 3
(-7) × 3
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Answer
For (-7) × 3, we need to remove 3 positive numbers from the box 7 times.
Taking 3 positives from the zero pairs 7 times = (-7) × 3 = -21.
Taking 3 positives from the zero pairs 7 times = (-7) × 3 = -21.
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