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Square of -19

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The product of multiplying an integer by itself is the square of a number. Square is used in programming, calculating areas, and so on. In the topic, we will discuss the square of -19.

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What is the Square of -19

The square of a number is the product of the number itself. The square of -19 is (-19) × (-19). The square of a number always ends in 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9. We write it in math as (-19)², where -19 is the base and 2 is the exponent. The square of a positive and a negative number is always positive. For example, 5² = 25; (-5)² = 25.

 

The square of -19 is (-19) × (-19) = 361.

 

Square of -19 in exponential form: (-19)²

 

Square of -19 in arithmetic form: (-19) × (-19)

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How to Calculate the Value of Square of -19

The square of a number is multiplying the number by itself. So let’s learn how to find the square of a number. These are the common methods used to find the square of a number.

 

  1. By Multiplication Method
  2. Using a Formula
  3. Using a Calculator
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By the Multiplication method

In this method, we will multiply the number by itself to find the square. The product here is the square of the number. Let’s find the square of -19.

 

Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is -19.

 

Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, (-19) × (-19) = 361.

 

The square of -19 is 361.

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Using a Formula (a²)

In this method, the formula, a², is used to find the square of the number, where a is the number.

 

Step 1: Understanding the equation Square of a number = a²

a² = a × a

 

Step 2: Identifying the number and substituting the value in the equation.

 

Here, ‘a’ is -19. So: (-19)² = (-19) × (-19) = 361

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By Using a Calculator

Using a calculator to find the square of a number is the easiest method. Let’s learn how to use a calculator to find the square of -19.

 

Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator Enter -19 in the calculator.

 

Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button (×). That is (-19) × (-19)

 

Step 3: Press the equal to button to find the answer Here, the square of -19 is 361.

 

Tips and Tricks for the Square of -19: Tips and tricks make it easy for students to understand and learn the square of a number. To master the square of a number, these tips and tricks will help students.

 

  • The square of an even number is always an even number. For example, 6² = 36.

 

  • The square of an odd number is always an odd number. For example, 5² = 25.

 

  • The last digit of the square of a number is always 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9.

 

  • If the square root of a number is a fraction or a decimal, then the number is not a perfect square. For example, √1.44 = 1.2.

 

  • The square root of a perfect square is always a whole number. For example, √144 = 12.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Calculating the Square of -19

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Solved Examples on Square of -19

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Problem 1

A garden is in the shape of a square with each side measuring -19 meters. Find the area of the garden.

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Explanation

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Problem 2

A square signboard has a side length of -19 inches. If the cost to paint one square inch is 2 dollars, what will be the total cost to paint the signboard?

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Explanation

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Problem 3

Find the area of a circle whose radius is -19 meters.

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Explanation

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Problem 4

The perimeter of a square is 76 cm. Find the length of a side of the square.

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Explanation

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Problem 5

Find the square of 18.

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Explanation

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FAQs on Square of -19

1.What is the square of -19?

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2.What is the square root of 361?

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3.Is -19 a prime number?

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4.What are the first few multiples of 19?

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5.What is the square of -18?

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Important Glossaries for Square of -19.

  • Perfect square: A number that is the square of an integer. For example, 361 is a perfect square because 19² = 361.

 

  • Exponent: A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself. For example, in (-19)², 2 is the exponent.

 

  • Square root: The square root is the inverse operation of squaring a number. The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

 

  • Multiplication: A mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a number of times. For example, (-19) × (-19) is a multiplication operation.

 

  • Calculator: An electronic device used for performing mathematical calculations. It can be used to find squares and square roots quickly.
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Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.

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