Question

Simplify. 1/3(1−1/4)^2

Answer 1

First step is parentheses so subtract 1/4 from 1

(1-1/4) = (4/4  - 1/4) = (3/4)

After parentheses we perform exponent operations

(3/4)^2 = (3^2/4^2) = (9/16)

Finally, after exponent operations we perform multiplications

(1/3)*(9/16) = (3/16)