Did I translate this verbal phrase into an algebraic expression correctly?
The product of a number and fifty-five
55x
yup
To check if you translated the verbal phrase correctly, let's break it down and compare it to the algebraic expression.
The verbal phrase "The product of a number and fifty-five" can be translated into an algebraic expression as follows:
Let's assume "x" represents the unknown number.
"The product of a number" can be written as "x".
"And" is used to connect the two parts of the phrase.
"Fifty-five" can be represented as 55.
Combining these parts, the algebraic expression would be: x * 55.
Therefore, you translated it correctly as 55x. Well done!