9 to the power of 2 Page 17

Ah, the classic power question. 9 to the power of 2, or 9 squared, is simply 81. That’s 9 multiplied by itself once—basic arithmetic, no rocket science here. Perfect for those moments when you want to impress someone with your math skills or just figure out how many tiles you need for a 9x9 floor. If only all problems were this straightforward.