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

Answer:

5 x 11

11 x 5 and

(5 x 10) + 5

Step-by-step 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.