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A number a is a root of P(x) if and only if the remainder, when dividing the polynomial by x - a, equals zero.

A. True
B. False

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Answer:

true

Explanation:

User Chironex
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Answer:

statement is true .

Explanation:

Given : Statement A number a is a root of P(x) if and only if the remainder, when dividing the polynomial by x - a, equals zero.

To find : Statement is true or false.

Solution : By polynomial theorem if x-a divide the polynomial P(x) and we get reminder zero then a would be the factor.

Therefore, statement is true .

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