Ontario Mathematics Proficiency Practice Test

To find the value of 6², it is important to understand the concept of exponents. The expression 6² means that 6 is multiplied by itself, which can be written as 6 × 6. Performing this multiplication gives you the result:

6 × 6 = 36.

Thus, the value of 6² is 36, making the correct answer 36.

Recognizing the properties of exponents, such as that squaring a number means multiplying it by itself, is fundamental in arithmetic. The other options provided—30, 42, and 48—do not represent the result of squaring 6 and arise from different operations or misunderstandings of the exponent concept.