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Which is a polynomial function?

A. P(x) = 2x³ + 3x² - 4x + 4
B. G(x) = 2x⁻³+5
C. H (X) = 4x¹/² + 3x -4
D. F f = 2x³ - 5x + 3/3x²

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Final answer:

Option A, P(x) = 2x³ + 3x² - 4x + 4, is the correct answer as it is a polynomial function with terms that have non-negative integer exponents.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has asked which of the provided options is a polynomial function. A polynomial function is a function that is composed of variables and coefficients, involving only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents of variables.

Now let's examine the options given:

  • A. P(x) = 2x³ + 3x² - 4x + 4 - This is a polynomial function because it has terms with non-negative integer exponents and consists of the operations mentioned.
  • B. G(x) = 2x⁻³+5 - This is not a polynomial function because it contains a negative exponent.
  • C. H (X) = 4x¹⁄₂ + 3x -4 - This is not a polynomial function because it contains a fractional exponent.
  • D. F f = 2x³ - 5x + 3/3x² - This is not a polynomial function because it involves division by a variable expression.

Therefore, the correct answer is A. P(x) = 2x³ + 3x² - 4x + 4, which is indeed a polynomial function.

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