what is 12 to the 2nd power?

12 to the second power is 144.

12 * 12 = 144

the power of a number is the number times its self, the small number is just how many times you do it...
Example 4 to the power of 4 is
4 * 4 * 4 * 4 = 256

To find 12 raised to the 2nd power, you need to multiply 12 by itself. Mathematically, it is written as 12^2. Here's the step-by-step process to calculate the answer:

1. Multiply 12 by 12:
12 x 12 = 144

Therefore, 12 raised to the power of 2 (12^2) is equal to 144.