Question

Find the zero of the polynomial in the following case:- p(x) = x + 5

Answer 1

Zero of a polynomial is that value of the variable at which the value of the polynomial is obtained as 0.

p(x) = x + 5

p(x) = 0

x + 5 = 0

x = − 5

Therefore, for x = −5, the value of the polynomial is 0 and hence, x = −5 is a zero of the given polynomial.