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

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

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