- The square of a number is the result of multiplying the number by itself. For example, the square of 5 is 5 x 5 = 25.
Pattern:
- The square of a number is always a perfect square. - The last digit of the square of a number is the same as the last digit of the number itself. - The square of an odd number is an odd number. - The square of an even number is an even number.
Applications:
- Finding the area of squares - Solving algebraic equations - Understanding the properties of numbers