Question

What is the H.C.F of 4a^3 and 4a^2y

Answer 1

Answer:

$4a^2$

Step-by-step explanation:

$4a^3$ = 2 × 2 × a × a × a

$4a^2y$ = 2 × 2 × a × a × y

2 × 2 × a × a is common in both

2 × 2 × a × a = $4a^2$

∴ HCF ( $4a^3, 4a^2y$) = $4a^2$

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