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| − | In [[algebra]], to square means to multiply a number by itself. For example, the square of 3 is 9 (3·3 = 3<sup>2</sup>). | + | In [[algebra]], to square means to multiply a number by itself. For example, the square of 3 is 9 (3·3 = 3<sup>2</sup>). (See also [[exponent]]) |
(For the community space, see [[public square]]) | (For the community space, see [[public square]]) | ||
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Revision as of 23:13, October 25, 2007
A square is a polygon with four sides of equal length and four right angles.
In algebra, to square means to multiply a number by itself. For example, the square of 3 is 9 (3·3 = 32). (See also exponent)
(For the community space, see public square)