State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 / 2 } - x ^ { 6 } + 7$$

question 326

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.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 / 2 } - x ^ { 6 } + 7$$

• A) Yes; degree \(3 / 2\)
• B) Yes; degree 3
• C) Yes; degree 6
• D) No; \(\mathrm { x }\) is raised to non-integer \(3 / 2\) power

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