2.3 - Zeroes of a Polynomial
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Find p(1) for the polynomial p(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 4.
💡 Hint: Substitute 1 for x and calculate.
What is p(0) for the polynomial p(x) = x - 5?
💡 Hint: Substitute 0 for x.
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What is a zero of a polynomial?
💡 Hint: Think about the condition that satisfies the polynomial.
True or False: Every polynomial has at least one zero.
💡 Hint: Consider the case of constant polynomials.
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Given p(x) = x^3 - 3x + 2, find all zeroes of the polynomial.
💡 Hint: Look for potential rational roots and use synthetic division.
For the polynomial p(x) = 4x^2 - 8x + 4, apply the square root method to find zeroes.
💡 Hint: Notice it can be expressed as a perfect square.
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