Question

Draw to show 55 three different ways

Answer 1

55 can be shown in three different ways. However, we can only use two place values, the tens and the ones.

55 ⇒ 50 + 5
Break it down using addends.

55 ⇒ 5 tens 5 ones
Break it down using its place value

55 ⇒ Break it down using figures under place values
Tens Ones
Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ

5 x 10 = 50
5 x 1 = 5
55

Answer 2

5 x 11

11 x 5 and

(5 x 10) + 5

Explanation:

We can show 55 in three different ways as:

1. 5 rows and 11 columns grid

2. 11 rows and 5 columns grid and

3. 5 tens and 5 ones grid

Drawing for all cases attached.