Question

16) The zero of a polynomial ax+b (a is not zero) is

a/b
b/a
-a/b
-b/a​

Answer 1

x = -
`(b)/(a)` ( a ≠ 0 )

Explanation:

To find the zero, let the polynomial equal zero, that is

ax + b = 0 ( subtract b from both sides )

ax = - b ( divide both sides by a )

x = -
`(b)/(a)`