State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $f ( x ) = \frac { 6 } { 5 } - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x$

question 310

Multiple Choice

State whether the function is a polynomial function or not. If it is, give its degree. If it is not, tell why not.
- $f ( x ) = \frac { 6 } { 5 } - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x$

• A) Yes; degree 0
• B) Yes; degree 5
• C) No; x has a fractional coefficient
• D) Yes; degree 1

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