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Why would someone want to factor a polynomial? Provide real world examples of different questions we can answer or facts we can determine from factoring a polynomial.

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Factoring is an important process that helps us understand more about our equations. Through factoring, we rewrite our polynomials in a simpler form.

It is used in asset (stock) valuation. It is used in bond trading and mortgage calculations.

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