(C) For a quadratic polynomial of the form $ax^2 + bx + c$,the sum of the zeros is given by the formula $-\frac{b}{a}$.Comparing $p(x) = 4x^2 + 12x +

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(C) For a quadratic polynomial of the form $ax^2 + bx + c$,the sum of the zeros is given by the formula $-\frac{b}{a}$.Comparing $p(x) = 4x^2 + 12x + 5$ with $ax^2 + bx + c$,we get $a = 4$,$b = 12$,and $c = 5$.Sum of zeros = $-\frac{b}{a} = -\frac{12}{4} = -3$.Therefore,the correct option is $C$.