Determine Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = \pi x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 4$$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the function is a polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = \pi x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 4$$

• A) 3
• B) 2
• C) \(\pi\)
• D) 1

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