Evaluate (1/3)^2

Problem

(1/3)^2

Solution

1. Apply the power of a quotient rule, which states that (a/b)^n=(a^n)/(b^n)

(1/3)^2=1^2/3^2

2. Evaluate the numerator by squaring 1.

1^2=1

3. Evaluate the denominator by squaring 3.

3^2=9

4. Combine the results into a single fraction.

1/9

Final Answer

(1/3)^2=1/9

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