Determine Whether the Given Function Is a Polynomial Function or Rational

question 164

Short Answer

Determine whether the given function is a polynomial function or rational function. State the degree, if it is a polynomial function.
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Answer polynomial or rational. __________
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If a polynomial function, the degree is __________

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Definitions:

Base-Rate Information

Statistical information about the general frequency of an event or characteristic within a relevant population.

Availability Heuristic

A quick mental approach that depends on the first examples that are thought of when assessing a particular subject, idea, technique, or choice.

Critical Thinking

The ability to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments and solve problems.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.