1. The problem asks to find the factors of the expression $5xy$. 2. Factors are numbers or variables that multiply together to give the original expression. 3. The expression $5xy$ is already factored into three parts: $5$, $x$, and $y$. 4. Therefore, the factors of $5xy$ are $5$, $x$, and $y$. 5. Any product of these factors, such as $5x$, $5y$, or $xy$, is also a factor of $5xy$. 6. The complete factorization is $5 \times x \times y$. Final answer: The factors of $5xy$ are $5$, $x$, and $y$.