Polynomials are factored after they are set equal to 0. This i because the factors of the polynomial are also known as the x-intercepts, and x-intercepts exist where y = 0. Therefore, if the factors of the polynomial are
(x + 8)(x + 4) = 0, then by the Zero Product Property,
It was marked down 1/4 of the original price to $128. That means $128 is equal to 3/4 of the original price. So the original price would be 4/3 of $128. I get $170.67 (rounded to the nearest cent).
