Anumber a is a root of p(x) if and only if the remainder, when dividing the polynomial by x - a, equals zero.
a. true
b. false

statement is true .

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Statement A number a is a root of P(x) if and only if the remainder, when dividing the polynomial by x - a, equals zero.

To find : Statement is true or false.

Solution :  By polynomial theorem if x-a divide the polynomial P(x) and we get reminder zero then a would be the factor.

Therefore, statement is true .