Let's start by taking a look at an example evaluating \blueD33start color #11accd, 3, end color #11accd squared: \large\blueD3^2 = \blueD3 \times \blueD3 = \greenD93
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=3×3=9start color #11accd, 3, end color #11accd, squared, equals, start color #11accd, 3, end color #11accd, times, start color #11accd, 3, end color #11accd, equals, start color #1fab54, 9, end color #1fab54
Here's a question to make sure you got that:
What does it mean to square a number?
Choose 1
Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
Divide the number by itself.

(Choice B)
B
Multiply the number by itself.

(Choice C)
C
Add the number to itself.