If a polynomial p(x) is divided by (x-a), and the remainder is zero. Then (x-a) is a of the polynomial p(x).

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The correct option is A factor
If a polynomial p(x) is divided by (x-a) and remainder is zero, then (x-a) is called factor of the polynomial p(x).

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