Answer the following questions related to the concept of the zero of a polynomial.

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Answer the following questions related to the concept of the zero of a polynomial. (i) Define a zero of a polynomial. (ii) For the polynomial p(x)=4x−8p(x)=4x-8, determine whether x=2x=2 is a zero. Give a brief reason for your answer. (iii) Describe the relationship between the remainder obtained when a polynomial p(x)p(x) is divided by (x−a)(x-a) and the value p(a)p(a).

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