Which of the Following Expressions Is a Polynomial?
A) $4 x ^ { - 2 } + 4 x ^ { 5 } - 8$

question 207

Multiple Choice

Which of the following expressions is a polynomial?

• A) \(4 x ^ { - 2 } + 4 x ^ { 5 } - 8\)
• B) \(\frac { 5 } { 4 } x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 2\)
• C) \(8 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } - 4 x ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 4 } { x ^ { 2 } } - 2 x\)

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