Zero of the polynomial $p (x) = 2 x + 5$ is:

- \frac{2}{5}

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- \frac{5}{2}

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\frac{2}{5}

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\frac{5}{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $- \frac{5}{2}$
Here, $2 x + 5 = 0$
$\Rightarrow 2 x = - 5 ⟹ x = \frac{- 5}{2}$ . which is called the zero of the given polynomial.

Therefore, option $B$ is correct.

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Zero of the polynomial p(x)=2x+5 is
(a) $\frac{- 2}{5}$
(b) $\frac{- 5}{2}$
(c) $\frac{2}{5}$
(d) $\frac{5}{2}$

Question 9
Zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x + 5 is

A) $- \frac{2}{5}$
B) $- \frac{5}{2}$
C) $\frac{2}{5}$
D) $\frac{5}{2}$

Question 9
Zero of the polynomial p(x) = 2x + 5 is

A) $- \frac{2}{5}$
B) $- \frac{5}{2}$
C) $\frac{2}{5}$
D) $\frac{5}{2}$

\frac{- 2}{5}

\frac{- 5}{2}

\frac{2}{5}

\frac{5}{2}

p (x) = 2 x + 5

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