State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $f ( x ) = - 14 x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } - 7$

question 78

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.
- $f ( x ) = - 14 x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } - 7$

• A) Yes; degree 6
• B) Yes; degree 5
• C) Yes; degree 3
• D) No; the last term has no variable

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