4(3) squared

do u times 4 by 3 and then square it or 1st square 3 then multiply the answer by 4

4(3)^2=4*9=...

How did u get 9 and u didn't answer my question

To correctly solve the expression 4(3) squared, you need to follow the order of operations, which is also known as PEMDAS.

PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

In this case, there are parentheses, so you need to start by calculating the value inside the parentheses first.

Step 1: Multiply 4 by 3.
4 × 3 = 12

Step 2: Square the result from Step 1.
12 squared = 12 × 12 = 144

Therefore, the answer to 4(3) squared is 144.