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

question 252

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.
- $f ( x ) = 1 + \frac { 6 } { x }$

• A) Yes; degree 0
• B) Yes; degree 6
• C) Yes; degree 1
• D) No; x is raised to a negative power

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