Question

Find a zero of the polynomial p(x) = 3x + 1

Answer 1

Answer:

0 = 3x + 1

-1 = 3x

-1

---- = x

3

x = -1/3

Answer 2

Answer:

-1/3 is zero of polynomial

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+1=0

3x=0-1=-1

x=-1/3

p(-1/3)=3(-1/3)+1

p(-1/3)=-1+1

p(-1/3)= 0