State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not

question 86

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) = 19x⁵ + 9x⁴ + 2

• A) Yes; degree 9
• B) No; the last term has no variable
• C) Yes; degree 10
• D) Yes; degree 5

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