State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not

question 40

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) = x(x - 12)

• A)Yes; degree 2
• B)Yes; degree 0
• C)No; it is a product
• D)Yes; degree 1

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