In the year 2009, the cost of a flat screen television can be

modeled by the equation C = -10+2 + 500 where t is the

number of years since 2009. Factor this cost polynomial. Note:

Use the to express exponents, for example x^2.

Corrected Question

In the year 2009, the cost of a flat screen television can be  modeled by the equation C = -10t^2 + 500 where t is the  number of years since 2009. Factor this cost polynomial.

Using express exponents, you write C=10(50-t^2)

Step-by-step explanation:

To factor the cost polynomial, , we follow these steps.

Step 1: Determine the greatest common divisor of the terms in the polynomial

The terms in the polynomial are

The greatest common divisor of is 10.

Step 2: Factor the polynomial by dividing each of the terms with the greatest common divisor obtained above.

-50/3 is the final answer! : )