State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $$f ( x ) = 5 - \frac { 3 } { x ^ { 6 } }$$

question 240

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.
- $$f ( x ) = 5 - \frac { 3 } { x ^ { 6 } }$$

• A) No; \(x\) is raised to the negative 6 power
• B) Yes; degree 6
• C) Yes; degree \(\frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• D) Yes; degree \(- 6\)