Zero of the polynomial

Question:

Zero of the polynomial $p(x)=2 x+5$ is

(a) $-2 / 5$

(b) $-5 / 2$

(c) $2 / 5$

(d) $5 / 2$

Solution:

(b) Given, p(x) = 2x+5

For zero of the polynomial, put p(x) = 0   ∴ 2x + 5 = 0

=> -5/2

Hence, zero of the polynomial p(x) is -5/2.

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