Question

How do you factor the monomial `40pq`?

Answer 1

`40pq = 40xxpxxq = 2xx2xx2xx5xxpxxq`

Explanation:

Factors of a number are the numbers that make up that number when multiplied together.
In this question, there are three types of terms, 40, `p` and `q`.
Since `40 = 2xx2xx2xx5`, `40pq` will be `2xx2xx2xx5xxpxxq`