Factor Pairs of a Negative Target
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Factor Pairs of a Negative Target" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core 7.NS.A.2.A. A 6th grader who is already steady on math puzzles can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade math worksheet: list every pair of integers with a negative product such as −25 or −14. Answer key included. Part of our target number games math puzzles collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the sign pages as a warm-up and the four-integer page as a challenge. Students can test choices on scratch paper until the row works.
What students will practice
- Students will list the factor pairs of a negative target.
- Students will write the negative factor in the first box and the positive factor in the second.
- Students will use the number of boxes to check that all pairs are found.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
The Number System · 7th Grade
Standard: Understand that multiplication is extended from fractions to rational numbers by requiring that operations continue to satisfy the properties of operations, particularly the distributive property, leading to products such as (-1)(-1) = 1 and the rules for multiplying signed numbers. Interpret products of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts.
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FAQ
How do I use this target number games worksheet?
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Use the sign pages as a warm-up and the four-integer page as a challenge. Students can test choices on scratch paper until the row works.
What does this worksheet teach?
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List every pair of integers with a negative product such as −25 or −14. The directions on the page read: List every pair of integers with a product equal to the target. Write the negative factor in the first box and the positive factor in the second box. The boxes show how many pairs there are. An answer key is included.
Can I use this target number games worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade math puzzles, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is a target number game?
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Students are given a goal number and choose numbers or signs that make it.
What do students practice?
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Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers, plus factor pairs of negative numbers.
Do they have answer keys?
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Yes, all 7 do.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Math |
| Topic | Math Puzzles |
| Standard | 7.NS.A.2.A |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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