Determine Whether the Given Function Is a Polynomial Function or Rational

question 246

Essay

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

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