what does squared mean?
"squared" means you multiply the number by itself. Using ^2 after the number is what the math tutors do here to indicate such.
2 squared = 2*2 = 4
3 squared = 3*3 = 9
etc.
The term "squared" is used in mathematics to indicate the operation of multiplying a number by itself. It is denoted by writing a small "2" as a superscript to the right of the number. For example, if we have the number 3 and square it, we write it as 3², which means 3 multiplied by 3. The result is 9.
To calculate the square of a number, you simply multiply the number by itself. Here's how you can do it:
1. Choose the number you want to square.
2. Multiply the number by itself.
- For example, if your number is 5, multiply 5 by 5: 5 * 5 = 25.
3. The result you obtain is the square of the number.
- In this case, the square of 5 is 25 (5² = 25).