Question

Describe and correct the error in evaluating the power
(0.4) squared = 2(0.4)=0.8

Answer 1

(0.4) squared = 04 x 0.4 = 0.16

hope it helps

Answer 2

When you square something, you don't multiply it by 2. Instead, you multiply the number by itself.

(0.4)^2= 0.4* 0.4

0.4*0.4= 0.16

Final answer: 0.16