Beginning & Intermediate Algebra
You should divide the exponents since the bases differ and then multiply the bases to form a single power
No, simplification is not possible; x2×y2x^2\(\times\) y^2 must remain as written
Yes, you can add the exponents because both of the exponents are 2, so x2×y2=x4y4x^2\(\times\) y^2=x^4y^4
You cannot add the exponents because the bases differ, but you can write: x2×y2=(xy)2x^2\(\times\) y^2=\(\left\)(xy\(\right\))^2, as an alternative correct simplification