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What should n be if f (x) = x^n defines a polynomial function?

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Answer:

a non-negative integer

Explanation:

Powers of variables in a polynomial are whole numbers, that is, non-negative integers.

For f(x) to be a polynomial function, the value of n must be a whole number.

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