What are the factors in the algebraic expression 3xy?

Question

I really need help I don't really get this!! Please help and send back as soon as possible 

Thank You 

Annie Leblanc 

Answer 1

Annie, factors are things that are multiplied together. 3xy means 3 times x times y, so your three factors are 3, x and y.

Answer 2

Annie,

 

The factors are 1, 3, x, 3x, y, 3y, and 3xy. They all divide evenly into 3xy, so are all considered factors.