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Which of the following is a polynomial?

A. (x^8 - 2) / (x^-2 + 3)
B. 1/x - 1
C. x^2 + 2
D. 7x^7 -2x^-4 + 3

User This Is It
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Answer: A. , its a polynomial fraction

Explanation:

monomial - one term

ex: -2x^5

binomial - two terms

ex: x^2+5

trinomial - three terms

ex: 3x-8+4x^5

polynomial - four terms

ex: -7a^2 + 9b - 4b^3 + 6

User Nadra
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Answer:

C. x^2 + 2 (just took the quiz)

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