If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p(x), then which of the following is correct? A)p(1) = x;B)p(1) = 0;C)p(1) = 1;D)p(2) - p(1) = p(2)

Luis Wolf

Luis Wolf

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2023-02-06

If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p(x), then which of the following is correct? A)p(1) = x
B)p(1) = 0
C)p(1) = 1
D)p(2) - p(1) = p(2)

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wongmczuy

wongmczuy

Beginner2023-02-07Added 6 answers

The true options are
B p(1) = 0

D p(2) - p(1) = p(2)

If k is a zero of the polynomial p(x), then, p(k)=0.
In this case, the polynomial p's zero is 1..
p ( 1 ) = 0
Also, p(2)−p(1)=p(2)−0=p(2)

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