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Which one is polynomials NOT closed under?

A. Addition
B. Subtraction
C. Multiplication
D. Division

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If one polynomial had equation P = x^2 + 2 and a second polynomial had equation Z = x^3 - 3, then when you find the quotient of P and Z, you get a variable term of 1/x. 1/x cannot be a term in a polynomial.

Polynomials are NOT closed under the operation of division. (D)
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