Read the following prompt and type your response in the space provided.
Explain how to model the division of –24 by –4 on a number line.
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To model the division of -24 by -4 on a number line, you can follow the steps below:
1. Draw a number line with a range that includes both -24 and -4.
2. Starting at 0, label the number line with multiples of -4, going in the negative direction. For example, label -4, -8, -12, -16, -20, and -24.
3. To model the division, begin at -24 on the number line.
4. Move towards the left by increments of -4 until you reach 0 or the desired quotient.
5. For each increment, mark the number line with a point to indicate the division step.
6. Count how many increments it takes to reach 0 or the desired quotient. This number represents the result of the division.
7. The final marked point on the number line represents the result of -24 divided by -4.
By following this process, you can visually represent and understand the division of -24 by -4 on a number line.