State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $f ( x ) = \frac { 2 - x ^ { 4 } } { 9 }$

question 93

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.
- $f ( x ) = \frac { 2 - x ^ { 4 } } { 9 }$

• A) Yes; degree 1
• B) No; x is a negative term
• C) No; it is a ratio
• D) Yes; degree 4

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