To calculate [tex]\( (3.01)^2 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Identify the number to be squared: In this case, the number is 3.01.
2. Set up the expression for squaring the number: This can be written as:
[tex]\[
(3.01) \times (3.01)
\][/tex]
3. Multiply the numbers:
[tex]\[
3.01 \times 3.01
\][/tex]
4. Perform the multiplication: Upon carrying out the multiplication, the result is:
[tex]\[
9.060099999999998
\][/tex]
Thus, the value of [tex]\( (3.01)^2 \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
9.060099999999998
\][/tex]
