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Simplify the expression (3 1/4) ^2 to demonstrate the power property

User Pini
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(3 1/4)^2 = (13/4)^2 = 10 9/16

User Roker
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(3 1/4)^2

First, expand the expression

(3 1/4)^2 = (3 1/4)(3 1/4)

Change each mixed fraction into decimals

3 1/4 = 3.25

Multiply

3.25 x 3.25 = 10.5625

10.56 is your rounded answer

hope this helps

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