Determine Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 5 / 4 } - x ^ { 3 } + 9$$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the function is a polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 5 / 4 } - x ^ { 3 } + 9$$

• A)No
• B)Yes

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