State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $$f ( x ) = - 15 x ^ { 4 } + \pi x ^ { 3 } + 1$$

question 120

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.
- $$f ( x ) = - 15 x ^ { 4 } + \pi x ^ { 3 } + 1$$

• A) Yes; degree 8
• B) Yes; degree 7
• C) No; \(x ^ { 3 }\) has a non-integer coefficient
• D) Yes; degree 4

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