To use long division of polynomials to verify that x = a/b is a zero on a polynomial function p(x), the divisor would be

a) ax - b
b) ax + b
c) bx + a
d) bx - a

  D)  bx - a

Step-by-step explanation:

If a/b is a zero, then (x -a/b) is a factor of the polynomial. That is, the value x=a/b will make a factor of the polynomial be zero.

The above factor can be written without fractions by multiplying it by b:

  (bx -a) . . . . matches choice D

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You can also choose the answer on the basis of which expression becomes zero when x=a/b.

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