Find the Exact Value (6+2)^2+0.9^2

${(6 + 2)}^{2} + {0.9}^{2}$

Simplify each term.

Add $6$ and $2$ .

$8^{2} + {0.9}^{2}$

Raise $8$ to the power of $2$ .

$64 + {0.9}^{2}$

Raise $0.9$ to the power of $2$ .

$64 + 0.81$

Add $64$ and $0.81$ .

$64.81$