Question

solve the following equation and check the equation 1-4x=-11

Answer 1

-4x=-11-1
-4x=-12
4x=12. ( canceling "-" on both sides)
x=12/4
x=3


so the zero of the polynomial is 3

Answer 2

$1 - 4x = - 11 \\ - 4x = - 11 -1 \\ x = \frac{ -12}{ - 4} \\ x = 3$