Determine Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 / 2 } - x ^ { 5 } + 2$$

question 192

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the function is a polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 / 2 } - x ^ { 5 } + 2$$

• A) \(\mathrm { No }\)
• B) Yes

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