Question

If x=5^33^22^2 and y= 5^33^32^1, what are the GCF and LCM of x and y?

Answer 1

GREATEST common factor....that means you take the one with the greater exponent IF the bases are the same

Answer 2

\[x=5^33^22^2 \text{ and }y= 5^33^32^1\]
x and y are already factorized into prime numbers