Which option has zero \(-\frac{5}{3}\) for a linear polynomial?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(3x+5\)
A zero of a polynomial is a value that makes the polynomial equal to 0. Substituting \(x=-\frac{5}{3}\) in \(3x+5\) gives \(3\left(-\frac{5}{3}\right)+5=-5+5=0\). Hence, option C is correct. Option A has zero \(\frac{5}{3}\), since its constant term has a negative sign. Exam tip: the zero of \(ax+b\) is \(-\frac{b}{a}\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(3x+5\)
Why is this the correct answer?
A zero of a polynomial is a value that makes the polynomial equal to 0. Substituting \(x=-\frac{5}{3}\) in \(3x+5\) gives \(3\left(-\frac{5}{3}\right)+5=-5+5=0\). Hence, option C is correct. Option A has zero \(\frac{5}{3}\), since its constant term has a negative sign. Exam tip: the zero of \(ax+b\) is \(-\frac{b}{a}\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Introduction to Polynomials. Topic: Linear polynomials.
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