Question

8. Find the zero of the polynomial: p(x) = x + 5​

Answer 1

Answer:

p(x) = x + 5

[to find the zero of a polynomial, equate it to 0]

p(x) = x + 5 = 0

x + 5 = 0

x = -5

therefore, zero of x + 5 = -5

Verification-

p(x) = x + 5

p(-5) = -5 + 5

0 = 0

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