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A whole number multiplied by itself gives you a square number.

They’re called square numbers because they can be made into a square shape.

But there is no need to flap, there is a quick way to write this.

A number squared is also known as to the power of two and is shown by the little two up there.

Let’s take this further and multiply a number by itself three times, or, to the power of three.

Now, four multiplied by four, multiplied by four is called a cubed number.

We can show that a number is cubed with that little three at the top right.

So, by cracking out a few squared or cubed numbers you can whisk up an ‘eggceptionally’ large number in no time.