SOLUTION: If c is a zero of the polynomial P, which of the following statements must be true? True/false (a) P(c) = 0 (b) P(0) = c (c) c is the y-intercept of the graph of P

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Question 909033: If c is a zero of the polynomial P, which of the following statements must be true?
True/false

(a) P(c) = 0
(b) P(0) = c
(c) c is the y-intercept of the graph of P
(d) x−c is a factor of P(x)

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Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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If c is a zero of the polynomial P:
(a) P(c) = 0
(d) x−c is a factor of P(x)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If c is a zero of the polynomial P, which of the following statements must be true?
True/false
(a) P(c) = 0
(b) P(0) = c
(c) c is the y-intercept of the graph of P
(d) x−c is a factor of P(x)
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Ans: a and d are true
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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