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Question
Zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x + 5 is ______.
Options
`-2/5`
`-5/2`
`2/5`
`5/2`
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Solution
Zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x + 5 is `underlinebb(-5/2)`.
Explanation:
Zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x + 5 is p(x) = 0.
So, 2x + 5 = 0
2x = –5
x = `-5/2`
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