Q.

Find the like term of 3xy2.

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a

2y2x

b

6xy

c

x2y

d

3x2y2

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

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Let us check each option one by one.

Option A:

The expressions 3xy2 and x2y have the same variables but have different powers. So, 3xy2 and x2y are not like terms.

Option B:

The expressions 3xy2 and 3x2y2 have the same variables but have different powers. So, 3xy2 and 3x2y2 are not like terms.

Option C:

The expressions 3xy2 and 2y2x have the same variables with the same powers. So, 3xy2 and 2y2x are like terms.

Option D:

The expressions 3xy2 and 6xy have the same variables but have different powers. So, 3xy2 and 6xy are not like terms.

Hence, 2y2x is the correct alternative.

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