To translate the phrase "The total of a number and six" into a variable expression, follow these steps:
1. Identify the variable: Use [tex]\( x \)[/tex] to represent "a number."
2. Understand the operation: The word "total" indicates that we need to add.
3. Combine the components: We are adding a number, represented by [tex]\( x \)[/tex], and six.
Putting it all together, the variable expression that represents "The total of a number and six" is:
[tex]\[ x + 6 \][/tex]
