SOLUTION: The zero of a polynomial is A.) A real number that makes {{{ f(x) = 0 }}} B.) A real number that makes {{{ x = 0 }}} C.) A real or complex number that makes {{{ f(x) = 0 }}}

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Question 1053750: The zero of a polynomial is
A.) A real number that makes +f%28x%29+=+0+
B.) A real number that makes +x+=+0+
C.) A real or complex number that makes +f%28x%29+=+0+
D.) A real or complex number that makes +x+=+0+
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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C is the best choice, since roots or zeros of a polynomial are where the function or polynomial is 0.
For example, 2i, a complex number, is a zero of x^2+4=0, because (2i)^2=4i^2=-4, and -4+4=0.