What is a root of a polynomial function?

A. The coefficient of the leading term of the polynomial
B. A value of the variable that makes the polynomial equal to zero
C. A coefficient of the polynomial that is equal to zero
D. The value of the polynomial when zero is substituted for the variable

Question

What is a root of a polynomial function?

 		A.	The coefficient of the leading term of the polynomial
 		B.	A value of the variable that makes the polynomial equal to zero
 		C.	A coefficient of the polynomial that is equal to zero
 		D.	The value of the polynomial when zero is substituted for the variable

alexandervonhumboldt2 · Answer

root is the solution to the equation

alexandervonhumboldt2 · Answer

to find roots to need to factor the equation and equal it to 0

alexandervonhumboldt2 · Answer

so if you substitute your root into equation, you should get 0

anonymous · Answer

so the answer is D. i think?

directrix · Answer

Not corrrect   @Roronoa

D. The value of the polynomial when zero is substituted for the variable


A root is located on the x-axis where the polynomial would have value zero.

Try again.