SOLUTION: how do you know when and when not to factor?

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Question 30164: how do you know when and when not to factor?
Answer by josmiceli(6786) About Me  (Show Source):
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If a group of terms can be factored, it's almost always a good idea
to do it.
Exceptions are when you interested in a term just as it is and don't
want to touch it.