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Arjun claims that $x = 1$ is a zero of $p (x) = 2 x^{3} - 3 x^{2} + x$ .
Verify by computing $p$ (1) and decide if he is correct.
What is $p$ (1)?

Class 10Zeroes of a PolynomialAlgebra — Polynomials

A1
B0
C2
D-1

Step-by-Step Solution

p(1) = 2(1) - 3(1) + 1 = 2 - 3 + 1 = 0. Since p(1) = 0, Arjun is correct; 1 is a zero.

Answer: B) 0

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