Math Problem Statement

Find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of two expressions given in index form: x = 5 × 7^3 × 11^3 × 13^5 and y = 2 × 5^5 × 7^2 × 11^3.

Solution

To find the Highest Common Factor (HCF) of the given expressions:

  1. Expressions in index form:

    • x=5×73×113×135x = 5 \times 7^3 \times 11^3 \times 13^5
    • y=2×55×72×113y = 2 \times 5^5 \times 7^2 \times 11^3
  2. Steps to compute the HCF:

    • The HCF is obtained by taking the lowest power of each common factor from both expressions.
  3. Comparison of factors:

    • For 55: xx has 515^1, yy has 555^5. Take the lowest power: 515^1.
    • For 77: xx has 737^3, yy has 727^2. Take the lowest power: 727^2.
    • For 1111: xx has 11311^3, yy has 11311^3. Take the lowest power: 11311^3.
    • For 1313: xx has 13513^5, yy has no 1313. Ignore 1313.
  4. HCF in index form: HCF=51×72×113\text{HCF} = 5^1 \times 7^2 \times 11^3

  5. Final Answer: 5×72×113\boxed{5 \times 7^2 \times 11^3}

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Related Questions:

  1. How can you compute the HCF of two numbers given in expanded form instead of index form?
  2. What is the relationship between HCF and Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
  3. How can HCF be applied in real-world problems involving fractions?
  4. How would you handle HCF problems where there are variables (e.g., xax^a) instead of just constants?
  5. What is the role of prime factorization in calculating HCF?

Tip:

When finding HCF, always focus on common prime factors and take the minimum power for each.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Prime Factorization
Highest Common Factor (HCF)

Formulas

HCF = product of common factors with lowest powers

Theorems

HCF of two numbers is the product of their common prime factors with the minimum exponent.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9