Question

translate this sentence into an equation.
56 is the product of 4 and vanessas savings.
use the variable v to represent vanessas savings.

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for savings

Let $v$ = Vanessa's savings

Step2: Interpret "product" as multiplication

Product of 4 and $v$ is $4 \times v$

Step3: Set equal to 56

$56 = 4 \times v$ or $56 = 4v$

Answer:

$56 = 4v$