Multiplying a number by itself. Four squared = 4 x 4 = 16
Also written 42
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Squaring. Doubling is only multiplying a number by 2, whereas, squaring is multiplying a number by itself :)
Squaring a number means multiplying it by itself. For example, squaring the number 5 means multiplying 5 x 5.
Squaring a number in math is basicly multiplying a number by itself such as... 3^2= 3*3=9 or 3^3=3*3*3=27 ^= the squared number *= multiplication I hope this information was useful.
That is also called "squaring the number", or "raising the number to the second power".
NO!!! Squaring a negative number is a positive answer. -a X -a (+)a^2 Remember the table for multiplying negative/positive numbers. X + = + X - = - X + = - X - = + If no sign is given , readf it as positive(+)/.