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Which of the expressions are NOT polynomials???

Which of the expressions are NOT polynomials???-example-1
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The strictest definition of a polynomial admits a sum of terms each a constant times a natural number power of the variable (or each variable), or a constant.


A. Has a
√(x), a one-half power. The exponents of x must be natural numbers. NO


B. sum of constants times natural number powers of x. YES


C. -7 isn't a natural number, this isn't a polynomial in x. It is one in 1/x but I'll still go with NO.


D. Natural powers of x and a constant, YES


E. Dividing by a function of x, not allowed. NO


F. All natural powers, YES


Answer: check B D F



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