Respuesta :

Answer:

true

Step-by-step explanation:

If x = - 3 is a zero of the polynomial then f(- 3) = 0

f(x) = x³ + 7x² + 16x + 12

     = (- 3)³ + 7(- 3)² + 16(- 3) + 12

     = - 27 + 63 - 48 + 12

     = 0

Since f(- 3) = 0 then x = - 3 is a zero of the polynomial