You want to calculate the area of a square with side length stored in variable side. Which expression correctly uses arithmetic operators to do this?

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Python - Operators and Expression Evaluation

You want to calculate the area of a square with side length stored in variable side. Which expression correctly uses arithmetic operators to do this?

Aarea = side ** 2

Barea = side // 2

Carea = side + side

Darea = side * 2

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall formula for square area
The area of a square is side length multiplied by itself, or side squared.
Step 2: Match formula with operators
Using side ** 2 calculates side to the power of 2, which is correct for area.
Final Answer:
area = side ** 2 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Square area = side squared = side ** 2 [OK]

Quick Trick: Square area = side squared, use ** 2 [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Using side * 2 which doubles side, not area
Using side + side which adds sides, not area
Using floor division // which is incorrect

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You want to calculate the area of a square with side length stored in variable side. Which expression correctly uses arithmetic operators to do this?

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Step 2: Match formula with operators

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