Question

If p(3) = 0, then a factor of p(x) is _______
(a) (x - 3)
(b) (x - 2)
(c) (x + 3)
(d) (x + 2)

Answer 1

a option is correct.
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Answer 2

Option ( a ) is correct .

Reason :

Factor Theorem :

If p(a) = 0 then ( x - a ) is a

factor of p(x).

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