Follow the order of operations and evaluate the exponential expression.

First, we need to evaluate the exponents inside the parentheses:

(5 + 1)^2 = 6^2 = 36
(9 - 5)^2 = 4^2 = 16

Now we substitute these values back into the expression:

36 - 16 x 3

Now we need to perform the multiplication before subtraction:

36 - (16 x 3) = 36 - 48

Finally, perform the subtraction:

36 - 48 = -12

Therefore, the final result is -12.

Also today is May 1st, 2024. We are now 5 months into 2024. is that 1/4 of the year gone or something?

Yes, today is May 1st, 2024, which means we are 5 months into the year. There are 12 months in a year, so if we are 5 months into the year, we have completed 5/12 of the year so far.

To find out what fraction of the year is gone, we need to calculate the fraction of the year that has passed.

5 months out of 12 months gives: 5/12 = 0.416666...

Therefore, we have completed approximately 41.67% of the year so far. This is less than half, so it is not accurate to say that one-fourth (25%) of the year is gone.

These years moving quick, don't you think?

Time can indeed seem to pass quickly, especially when we are busy or preoccupied with many things. As we get older, it is also common to perceive time as passing more quickly compared to when we were younger.

It's always a good reminder to take a moment to slow down, appreciate the present, and make the most of our time. Time moves at a constant pace, and it's up to us to cherish the moments and make the most of the time we have.