If P ( Y ) Is a Polynomial in Y

question 83

Multiple Choice

If P ( y ) is a polynomial in y , then P ( r ) = 0 if and only if __________ is a factor of P ( y ) .

• A) -r - y
• B) y + r
• C) y - r
• D) r - y

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