State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $f ( x ) = x ( x - 9 )$

question 151

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.
- $f ( x ) = x ( x - 9 )$

• A) Yes; degree 1
• B) Yes; degree 2
• C) Yes; degree 0
• D) No; it is a product

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