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Problem

Consider the polynomial s(x)=x2−4x+3s(x)=x^2-4x+3. (i) Explain how the value of a polynomial at a particular number can be used to decide whether that number is a zero of the polynomial. (ii) Using the idea stated in part (i), check whether x=3x=3 is a zero of s(x)s(x). (iii) Similarly, check whether x=1x=1 is a zero of s(x)s(x). State your reasoning clearly.

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