Question

Verify whether x=-1/3 is a zero of the polynomial p(x) =3x+1​

Answer 1

Answer:

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

If x = - $\frac{1}{3}$ , then p(x) = 0

p( - $\frac{1}{3}$ ) = - $\frac{1}{3}$ × 3 + 1 = - 1 + 1 = 0

Thus x = - $\frac{1}{3}$ is a zero of p(x)