Question

Factorise
1. (i) 8xy3 + 12x2y2
kindly give a brief explanation
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Answer 1

Answer:

8xy³+12x2y²

=2*2*2*x*y*y+2*2*3*x*x*y*y

=4xy²(2+3x)

Answer 2

8xy3 + 12x2y2

Take out common in both terms,

Then, 4xy2 (2y + 3x)

Therefore, HCF of 8xy3 and 12x2y2 is 4xy2.