Question

lets start by taking a look at an example evaluating a squared: 3² = 3 × 3 = 9. heres a question to make sure you got that: what does it mean to square a number? choose 1 answer: a multiply the number by itself. b add the number to itself.

Explanation:

Squaring a number means multiplying it by itself. For example, as shown $3^2 = 3\times3=9$. Adding a number to itself is a different operation (e.g., $3 + 3$).

Answer:

A. Multiply the number by itself.