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Find a zero of $p (x) = x^{2} + x - 12$ from the options.

Class 10Zeroes of a PolynomialAlgebra — Polynomials

A3
B4
C-3
D12

Step-by-Step Solution

x^{2} + x - 12 = (x + 4) (x - 3)

, so zeroes are -4 and 3. Among the options, 3 is a zero.

Answer: A) 3

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