Question

If p(x) is a polynomial with p (m/n) = 0, which choice is a factor of p(x)?​

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

If p(m/n) = 0, it means that m/n is a root of the polynomial, thus,

x-(m/n) = 0

Multiplying both sides by n,

nx-m = 0,

Thus, nx-m is a factor of p(x)