Find the zero of the polynomial in each of the following cases:

(i) p(x) = cx + d, c ≠ 0, c, are real numbers.

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Zero of a polynomial is that value of the variable at which the value of the polynomial is obtained as 0.

p(x) = cx + d p(x) = 0

cx+ d = 0

x = -d/c

Therefore, for x = -d/c,  the value of the polynomial is 0 and hence, x = -d/c is a zero of the given polynomial.

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