Q. 7

Question

In the following exercises, find the greatest common factor.  

35x3y2,10x4y,5x5y3

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The GCF of the given expressions is 5x3y.

1Step 1. Given Information

The given expressions are 35x3y2,10x4y,5x5y3.

2Step 2. Factoring
  • Factor each of the given expressions.

35x3y2=5·7·x·x·x·y·y10x4y=2·5·x·x·x·x·y5x5y3=5·x·x·x·x·x·y·y·y

  • From the factors of the given expression, it is observed that the common factors are 5,x,x,x,y.
  • Multiply the common factors to determine the GCF of the given expressions.

5·x·x·x·y=5x3y

  • So, the GCF of the given expressions is 5x3y.