Question

Evaluate each expression.

$7^2$

Short answer

The value of the expression ${\mathbf{7}}^{\mathbf{2}}$is 49.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Order of operations.

In order to evaluate an expression, the order of operations must be followed, which is:

1. Evaluate the expressions inside the bracket
2. Evaluate the powers
3. Multiply and/or divide
4. Add and/ or subtract

The evaluation takes place from left to right.

Step 2. Evaluate all powers.

Use 7 as a factor 2 times.

$7^2=7\cdot 7$

Step 3. Multiply from left to right.

To further evaluate multiply 7 by 7.

$7^2=49$

Therefore, the expression is equal to 49.