Question

evaluate. write your answer as a decimal or whole
(0.2)² =

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the exponent rule

To evaluate \((0.2)^2\), we use the rule that \(a^2=a\times a\). So, \((0.2)^2 = 0.2\times0.2\).

Step2: Multiply the decimals

Multiplying \(0.2\) by \(0.2\), we know that \(2\times2 = 4\), and since each decimal has one decimal place, the product will have two decimal places. So, \(0.2\times0.2=0.04\).

Answer:

\(0.04\)