What is 3 squared times 3 squared?

To solve the expression 3 squared times 3 squared, we first need to calculate each squared term separately.

3 squared, or 3², is equal to 3 times 3, which is 9. Therefore, we have:

3² = 9

Now we calculate the expression:

3² × 3² = 9 × 9 = 81

Alternatively, we can use the law of exponents, which states that when you multiply two expressions with the same base, you add their exponents. In our case:

3² × 3² = 3²⁺² = 3⁴

Calculating 3⁴ gives us:

3⁴ = 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 = 81

Thus, the final answer to the question is:

81