Why is it useful to factor polynomial expressions

Atriangle has an area of 72 square inches. if the base of the triangle has a length of 18 inches, what is the height of the triangle? use the formula for the area of a triangle: area = (base)(height) type a numerical answer in the space provided. do not include the units or spaces in your answer.

Let f(x) = 3 − x . find the average rate of change of f(x) from x = a to x = a + h and simplify your answer so that no single factor of h is left in the denominator.

Celeste wants to have her hair cut and permed and also go to lunch. she knows she will need $50. the perm cost twice as much as her haircut and she needs $5 for lunch. how much does the perm cost?