Yes the equation can be solved by factoring. Using the given equation take the square root of both sides. Both 169 and 9 are perfect squares so the left side becomes plus or minus 13/3 which is rational. Six plus 13/3 is also a rational number. If the solutions of a quadratic equation are rational then the equation is factorable. Please mark a good rating and brainlest
The total amount of the purchase was the cost of the computer plus the sales tax:
$1,257*1,06= $1,332.42
Now, to determine the interest that they will have to pay, you have to consider that the interest rate is 16,75% APR that is the annual percentage rate but as only 6 month have passed, the interest rate at this point that they have to pay is 8.375%: