Solve: 3² × y² Expression (Multiplying Squared Terms)

To solve the problem $3^2 \times y^2 =$, we will make use of the power of a product rule, which helps simplify products with the same exponents.

The rule states that for any numbers $a$ and $b$ and any exponent $m$, $(a^m \times b^m) = (a \times b)^m$.

Using this rule, we can combine $3^2$ and $y^2$ into a single expression:

• Identify the bases: We have a base of 3 and a base of $y$, both raised to the power of 2.

• Apply the formula, combining the bases under a common exponent: $(3 \times y)^2$.

This shows that $3^2 \times y^2 = \left(3 \times y\right)^2$.