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Determine whether G(x) is a polynomial or not. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

Determine whether G(x) is a polynomial or not. Select the correct choice below and-example-1
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G(x)\text{ = }2(x-1)(x^2+1)=2x^3-2x^2+2x-2

Then, the function is a polynomial of degree 3.

The leading term is 2x^3 and the constant term is -2.

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