Which statements correctly use the properties of exponents to simplify? Check all that apply.
a. (xy^2)^2= x^2 y^4
b. x^3x^3 = x6
c. 3y^–2 = 3/y^2
d. 2(x^2)^3 = 8x^6
e. –x^2(–x^3) = –x^6