Q: What is 16 squared (162)
A:
256
Scientific Notation: 2.56 x 102
A:
256
Scientific Notation: 2.56 x 102
When you're trying to find what a number is when squared, you take the number and multiple it by itself.
So, that means you take 16 x 16 = 256
The same would apply if you are trying to find what a number is cubed.
The example for 163 = 16 x 16 x 16 = 4,096
| Power | Answer |
|---|---|
| 161 | 16 |
| 162 | 256 |
| 163 | 4096 |
| 164 | 65536 |
| 165 | 1048576 |