Sure, let's evaluate [tex]\(0.5^2\)[/tex] step by step.
1. Understanding the problem: We need to find the square of 0.5.
2. What does squaring a number mean?: Squaring a number means multiplying the number by itself. So, squaring 0.5 means 0.5 multiplied by 0.5.
3. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[
0.5 \times 0.5 = 0.25
\][/tex]
Therefore, [tex]\(0.5^2 = 0.25\)[/tex].
So, the value of [tex]\(0.5^2\)[/tex] is [tex]\(\boxed{0.25}\)[/tex].
