Expand and evaluate the power (1.6) ^2 A. 3.6 B. 3.2 C. 2.56 D. 0.8

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the numerical equation:

(1.6)^2

Expand the given.

Solution:
In order to expand the given equation, we simply need to multiply 1.6 by itself since it is raised to a degree of 2, or it has the exponent of 2.

= (1.6)^2

= (1.6)(1.6)

= 2.56

Final answer:

C. 2.56