How to multiply 2 by itself 2 times

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

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

2²

2² is 2 multiplied by itself 2 times which is 2 × 2.

Here is how we calculate it:

2
2 × 2 = 4

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

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