Determine Whether the Expression Is a Polynomial $$\frac { x ^ { 8 } + 6 } { x ^ { 7 } + 7 }$$

question 248

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the expression is a polynomial. If it is a polynomial, give its degree.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 8 } + 6 } { x ^ { 7 } + 7 }$$

• A)not a polynomial
• B)polynomial, degree 1
• C)polynomial, degree 8
• D)polynomial, degree 15

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