State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $f ( x ) = 5 - \frac { 3 } { x ^ { 6 } }$

question 27

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.
- $f ( x ) = 5 - \frac { 3 } { x ^ { 6 } }$

• A) No; x is raised to the negative 6 power
• B) Yes; degree 6
• C) Yes; degree \(\frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• D) Yes; degree -6

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