Value of x that makes p(x) = 0. Also called roots. A polynomial of degree n has AT MOST n zeroes. For linear p(x) = ax+b: zero is x = -b/a. For quadratic: can have 0, 1, or 2 real zeroes. Geometrically: x-intercepts of the graph of y = p(x).
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