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Question
In Fig. 2.17, the graph of a polynomial p(x) is given. Find the zeros of the polynomial.
Solution
Just see the point of intersection of the curve and x-axis and find out the x-coordinate of these points. These x-coordinates will be the zeros of the polynomial Since the intersection points are
`(-3,0)` and `(-1,0)`
Hence, the zeros of the polynomial is -3 and -1
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