State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not

question 56

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) = 4x + 2x³

• A) Yes; degree 3
• B) Yes; degree 2
• C) Yes; degree 1
• D) Yes; degree 4

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