UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Question 7

Question 7

Algebraic Expressions

If x, y, z are distinct prime numbers, find the HCF of x2y3z4, xy5z3, x3y4z2

  1. A.x2y3z4
  2. B.xyz
  3. C.xy3z2
  4. D.x2y2z2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (xy3z2)

Explanation

Take the lowest power of each prime: x¹, y³, z², giving xy³z².