7. x – a is the factor of a polynomial P(x) if P(a) is equal to options:
A) 2
B) 1
C) 3
D) 0

Step-by-step explanation:

x - a is a factor of the polynomial P(x).

P(a) means the input for the polynomial is a.

a - a = 0

Anything multiplied by 0 is 0. If the factor is equal to 0 then the whole polynomial will be equal to 0.

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