State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $$f ( x ) = \frac { 2 - x ^ { 2 } } { 5 }$$

question 61

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.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { 2 - x ^ { 2 } } { 5 }$$

• A) No; x is a negative term
• B) Yes; degree 2
• C) Yes; degree 1
• D) No; it is a ratio

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