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3. a) Why is X3 is a polynomial but


\frac{7}{x {}^(2) }
, is not a polynomial? write in your words. ​

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Answer:

because the power of variable is -2

Explanation:

polynomials are a combination of constant and variable or only variable, being that power of variable is always positive natural no.

7/x^2 denotes 7x^-2

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