Factorise: -xy - ay

Solution:

Factorization of an algebraic expression refers to finding out the factors of the given algebraic expression.

In the given expression - xy - ay,

The first term -xy can be factorized as: (-1) × x × y and

The second term -ay can be factorized as : (-1) × a × y

The common factor for both the terms is -y

Taking out the common factor we get,

- xy - ay = -y(x + a)

✦ Try This: Factorise: -3ab - 6abc

Given, -3ab - 6abc

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☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 9

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 7 Problem 88(ii)

Factorise: -xy - ay

Summary:

Factorising - xy - ay we get, -y(x + a)

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