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OpenStudy (sharkfinsoup):

The function f(x)= 3/x + 7x^2 is a polynomial true or false?

OpenStudy (sunnnystrong):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (sharkfinsoup):

It is false because of the 3/x correct?

OpenStudy (sunnnystrong):

I'd agree with you(: not a polynomial because it has a negative exponent

OpenStudy (mww):

any variable power that is not a positive integer or zero --> not a poly. if it has 1/x or 1/x^2, sqrt(x) etc. not a poly

OpenStudy (sharkfinsoup):

That was correct thanks so much

OpenStudy (sunnnystrong):

Anytime :D always happy to help!

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