why are 1 4 9 16 and 25 called perfect squares
Perfect squares can be divided and multiplied by the same number to get the same number. For example 25/5=5. 55=25.
4/2=2, 22=4
1/1=1, 11=1
9/3=3, 33=9
16/4=4, 4*4=16.
Hence the perfect squares.
Because they are squares of integer numbers.
\(1=1^2\\
4=2^2\\
9=3^2\\
16=4^2\\
25=5^2\)