Explanation:
0 if P(x) is a polynomial in x and k is any real number, then the value of P(k) at x = k is denoted by P(k) is found by replacing x by k in P(x). e.g., In the polynomial x\(^{1}\) - 3x + 2, Replacing x by 1 gives, P(1) = 1 - 3 + 2 = 0 Similarly, replacing x by 2 gives, P(2) = 4 - 6 + 2 = 0 For a polynomial P(x), real number k is said to be zero of polynomial P(x), if P(k) = 0.