Question

factorise the following polynomials by taking out HCF: (i) 3xy+4y (ii) 40m²+50mn​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(i) 3xy + 4y

HCF of 3xy,4y = y

Hence 3xy + 4y = y(3x + 4)

(ii) 40m² + 50mn

HCF of 40m²,50mn = 10m

Hence 40m² + 50mn = 10m(4m + 5n)