The factors of the term -xy² are
(a) x × y × y
(b) -1 × y × y
(c) -1 × x × y
(d) -1 × x × y × y

Solution:

Given, the expression is -xy².

We have to find the factor of the term -xy².

A factor is a number that divides another number evenly, that is with no remainder.

Factors can be algebraic expressions as well, dividing another expression evenly.

Factors of the given term = -(x × y²)

= - 1 × x × y × y

Therefore, the factor of the term is - 1 × x × y × y.

✦ Try This: The factors of the term -x²z are

Given, the expression is -x²z.

We have to find the factor of the term -x²z.

A factor is a number that divides another number evenly, that is with no remainder.

Factors can be algebraic expressions as well, dividing another expression evenly.

Factors of the given term = -(x² × z)

= - 1 × x × x × z

Therefore, the factor of the term is - 1 × x × x × z.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 12

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 10 Sample Problem 3

The factors of the term -xy² are (a) x × y × y (b) -1 × y × y (c) -1 × x × y (d) -1 × x × y × y

Summary:

The factors of the term -xy² are -1 × x × y × y.

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