SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this polynomial please, Thank You! Determine whether the expression a polynomial. If it is, state how many terms and variables the polynomial contains.

Question 765386: Can someone help me solve this polynomial please, Thank You!
Determine whether the expression a polynomial. If it is, state how many terms and variables the polynomial contains. Then state its degree.
-5x - 1/5x
the expression is
(A) A polynomial
(B) Not a polynomial
Select the correct choice below and fill in any boxes in your choice.
(A) The polynomial has __ terms(s) and __variables(s)
(B) The expression is not a polynomial.
Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes in your choice.
(A) Its degree is __
(B) The expression is not a polynomial.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Can't tell. It depends on whether the variable is in the denominator in the second term or not. Re-post your problem using parentheses to make it clear as to where the variables are.

John

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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