Question

determine whether -4x^-2y^4 is a polynomial.
If so, how many terms, how many variables. Then state the degree

Answer 1

variables in a polynomial are not supposed to have negative exponents

Answer 2

So this would not be a polynomial since there are negative exponents? @TaylorNeedsHelp

Answer 3

yup it is not a polynomial

Answer 4

thanks!

Answer 5

@angelina22309

Would you check to see if this is posted correctly: -4x^-2 y^4 ? Thanks.

Answer 6

Yes, it was posted the way that I wrote it. @Directrix

Answer 7

Thanks for letting me know. I thought maybe it was supposed to be something else. I did not want you to miss the problem.

Answer 8

thank you for double checking! @Directrix