SOLUTION: This function, {{{ f(x) = x^2 }}} -2x + x^1/2 is A.) A polynomial because as it's continuous. B.) A polynomial because it is of the form axn. C.) No polynomial as 2x is bei

SOLUTION: This function, {{{ f(x) = x^2 }}} -2x + x^1/2 is A.) A polynomial because as it's continuous. B.) A polynomial because it is of the form axn. C.) No polynomial as 2x is bei

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Question 1053749: This function, -2x + x^1/2
is
A.) A polynomial because as it's continuous.
B.) A polynomial because it is of the form axn.
C.) No polynomial as 2x is being subtracted
D.) No polynomial as there are no fractional exponents.
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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