Question

verify the following are zeros of the polynomial
$p(x) = 3x + 1 \: \: where \: \: \: x = - \frac{1}{3}$
please explain​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-1/3

Put the value of x in the given eq^n

p*-1/3=3*-1/3+1

-px/3=3*-1/3+1

-px/3=-3/3+1

-px/3=-2/3

cross multiplication

-px*3=3*(-2)

-3px=-6

px=-6/-3

=6/3=2

Hence, answer is 2

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