State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 / 3 } - x ^ { 5 } + 5$$

question 243

Multiple Choice

State whether the function is a polynomial function or not. If it is, give its degree.

- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 / 3 } - x ^ { 5 } + 5$$

• A) Yes; degree \(4 / 3\)
• B) Yes; degree 4
• C) Not a polynomial
• D) Yes; degree 5

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