SOLUTION: I don't understand how to work this problem: 3 to the 2nd power -4x3+4/ 9 to the 2nd power - 4 the workbook says the answer is 1/5

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Question 331057: I don't understand how to work this problem:
3 to the 2nd power -4x3+4/ 9 to the 2nd power - 4
the workbook says the answer is 1/5

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 to the 2nd power -4x3+4/ 9 to the 2nd power - 4
the workbook says the answer is 1/5
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Is it
%28%283%5E2+-4%29%2A3+%2B4%29%2F%289%5E2+-+4%29 ?
= (5*3 + 4)/(81 - 4)
= 19/77
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Maybe that's not it. Use some parentheses.