SOLUTION: Determine whether the function is a polynomial function. If it is, state the degree, if it is not, tell why not. f(x)=3-7/x (7 over x)

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Question 385868: Determine whether the function is a polynomial function. If it is, state the degree, if it is not, tell why not.
f(x)=3-7/x (7 over x)
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's not a polynomial function: If the function is written as f%28x%29+=+3+-+7x%5E%28-1%29, the power of x would be negative and that is not allowed.