alleryStart learning →The zero of the linear polynomial $p(x) = x - 3$ is
A-3
B0
C1
D3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 3
1. Set $p(x)=0$: $x-3=0$.
2. So $x=3$.
3. The zero is 3.
_Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Mathematics, Ch9 'Polynomials', §9.1_
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