Question

If one zero of the polynomial \( q(x) \) is -3, then one factor of \( q(x) \) is

• A. \( x - 3 \)
• B. \( x + 3 \)
• C. \( \frac{1}{x - 3} \)
• D. \( \frac{1}{x + 3} \)

Hint:

If \( \alpha \) is a zero of the polynomial \( p(x) \), then \( (x - \alpha) \) is a factor of \( p(x) \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: If -3 is a zero of the polynomial, it means that \( x + 3 \) is a factor of the polynomial. Thus, the correct answer is \( x + 3 \).