Question

Find the greatest common factor of x²y and xy²​

Answer 1

xy

Explanation:

Let's take a look at what factors
`x^2y` and
`xy^2` have in common.

`x^2y` is composed of
`x^2` and y, and
`xy^2` is composed of x and
`y^2`. Notice that both x and y are factors of them, so the gcf is xy.