Determine Whether the Given Function Is a Polynomial Function $$k ( x ) = - 3 x ^ { 6 } - 0.7 x + x ^ { 3 }$$

question 31

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given function is a polynomial function. If it is a polynomial function, state the degree. If not, state the reason why. $$k ( x ) = - 3 x ^ { 6 } - 0.7 x + x ^ { 3 }$$

• A) No, some range elements correspond to more than one domain element
• B) Yes; degree 6
• C) Yes; degree 10
• D) No; -0.7 is not an integer

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