SOLUTION: Determine whether the function is a polynomial function. f(x) = x^3/2 - x^6 + 6

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Question 1086975: Determine whether the function is a polynomial function.
f(x) = x^3/2 - x^6 + 6
Found 2 solutions by mathmate, ikleyn:
Answer by mathmate(429) About Me  (Show Source):
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Question:
Determine whether the function is a polynomial function.
f(x) = x^3/2 - x^6 + 6

Solution:
I think I have seen this question elsewhere today. :)
Assuming no missing parentheses, ie. properly interpreted using PEMDAS rules,
f(x) = (x^3)/2 - x^6 + 6
the function has one or more terms, each of which has a variable (or more) raised to a non-negative integer power. Therefore the function is a polynomial.

A detailed definition and explanation of a polynomial, and the related terms, can be found :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polynomial

Answer by ikleyn(52914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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When you submit formulas to this forum, use parentheses properly and systematically.

It is THE ONLY WAY to make your formulas readable.


Without it they are UNREADABLE.