How to multiply 12 by itself 2 times

How to multiply 12 by itself 2 times. In other words, what is 12 multiplied by itself 2 times?

To multiply 12 by itself 2 times is the same as 12 to the power of 2 (12^2) or twelve to the second power. Specifically, 12 is the base and 2 is the exponent like this:

12²

12² is 12 multiplied by itself 2 times which is 12 × 12.

Here is how we calculate it:

12
12 × 12 = 144

That is it! Now you know how to multiply 12 by itself 2 times.

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