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Square of 973

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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 this topic, we will discuss the square of 973.

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What is the Square of 973

The square of a number is the product of the number with itself. The square of 973 is 973 × 973. The square of a number always ends in 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, or 9. We write it in math as 973², where 973 is the base and 2 is the exponent. The square of a positive and a negative number is always positive. For example, 5² = 25; -5² = 25.

 

The square of 973 is 973 × 973 = 946,729.

 

Square of 973 in exponential form: 973²

 

Square of 973 in arithmetic form: 973 × 973

 

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How to Calculate the Value of Square of 973

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 973.

 

Step 1: Identify the number. Here, the number is 973.

 

Step 2: Multiplying the number by itself, we get, 973 × 973 = 946,729.

 

The square of 973 is 946,729.

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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 973. So: 973² = 973 × 973 = 946,729

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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 973.

 

Step 1: Enter the number in the calculator Enter 973 in the calculator.

 

Step 2: Multiply the number by itself using the multiplication button (×) That is 973 × 973.

 

Step 3: Press the equal to button to find the answer Here, the square of 973 is 946,729.

 

Tips and Tricks for the Square of 973

 

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 973

Mistakes are common among kids when doing math, especially when it comes to finding the square of a number. Let’s learn some common mistakes to master the squaring of a number.

Mistake 1

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Calculation errors:

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Calculation errors mostly happen when students skip the steps or swap the digits. To avoid it, students should double-check the answer. They can double-check by finding the square root of the solution they found. For example, the square of 25 is 625, and the square root of 625 is ±25.

Mistake 2

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Errors while using the formula.

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The formula to find the square of the number is a². Instead, students may use 973² with (9 + 7 + 3)² or (900 + 70 + 3)². So students should check and use the correct formula and double-check the answers to avoid all the confusion.

Mistake 3

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Confusing square with square root.

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Not understanding the concept of square and square root can lead to confusion in students. To avoid it, students should understand the concept that square and square root are inverse operations. The square of 5 is 25, and the square root of 25 is ±5.

Mistake 4

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Errors in parentheses.

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Ignoring the parentheses when finding the square of a number can lead to errors. So, students should understand parentheses and do the operations in the correct order to avoid errors.

Mistake 5

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Not practicing regularly.

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Regular practice is required to master the square of a number. So students should do regular practice to avoid errors.

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Solved Examples on Square of 973

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Problem 1

Find the length of the square, where the area of the square is 946,729 cm².

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The area of a square = a²

 

So, the area of a square = 946,729 cm²

 

So, the length = √946,729 = 973.

 

The length of each side = 973 cm

Explanation

The length of a square is 973 cm.

 

Because the area is 946,729 cm², the length is √946,729 = 973.

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Problem 2

Sarah is planning to tile her square garden with sides of length 973 feet. The cost to tile a square foot is 5 dollars. How much will it cost to tile the entire garden?

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The length of the garden = 973 feet

 

The cost to tile 1 square foot of garden = 5 dollars.

 

To find the total cost to tile, we find the area of the garden,

 

Area of the garden = area of the square = a²

 

Here a = 973

 

Therefore, the area of the garden = 973² = 973 × 973 = 946,729.

 

The cost to tile the garden = 946,729 × 5 = 4,733,645.

 

The total cost = 4,733,645 dollars

Explanation

To find the cost to tile the garden, we multiply the area of the garden by the cost to tile per foot. So, the total cost is 4,733,645 dollars.

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Problem 3

Find the area of a circle whose radius is 973 meters.

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The area of the circle = 2,973,082.46 m²

Explanation

The area of a circle = πr²

 

Here, r = 973

 

Therefore, the area of the circle = π × 973² = 3.14 × 973 × 973 = 2,973,082.46 m².

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Problem 4

The area of the square is 946,729 cm². Find the perimeter of the square.

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The perimeter of the square is

Explanation

The area of the square = a²

 

Here, the area is 946,729 cm²

 

The length of the side is √946,729 = 973

 

Perimeter of the square = 4a

 

Here, a = 973

 

Therefore, the perimeter = 4 × 973 = 3,892.

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Problem 5

Find the square of 974.

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The square of 974 is 948,676

Explanation

The square of 974 is multiplying 974 by 974.

 

So, the square = 974 × 974 = 948,676

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FAQs on Square of 973

1.What is the square of 973?

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2.What is the square root of 973?

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3.Is 973 a prime number?

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Important Glossaries for Square of 973.

  • Prime number: A number that is only divisible by 1 and itself.

 

  • Exponential form: Writing a number as a base raised to a power, such as 973².

 

  • Square root: The number that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

 

  • Perfect square: A number that has an integer as its square root.

 

  • Odd number: An integer not divisible by 2.
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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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