What is the value of 3² + 4²?

To determine the value of (3^2 + 4^2), we first need to evaluate each squared term separately.

First, find (3^2): [

3^2 = 3 \times 3 = 9 ]

Next, calculate (4^2): [ 4^2 = 4 \times 4 = 16 ]

Now, add the two results together: [ 9 + 16 = 25 ]

Thus, the overall value of (3^2 + 4^2) is (25). This matches the correct answer, confirming the calculation. Understanding the operations of squaring the numbers and then adding them together is key to solving this problem correctly.