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ork.aspx?homeworkld 442016553&questionld-1;&flushed-false;&cld-4635398;&centerwin; MATH 135. Precalculus Homework: Lesson 6 HW Score: 0 of 1 pt 4.1.21 2013 (1 complete) Hw Score: 7.69%, 1 of 1 Question Help Determine whether the polynomial in standard form. Then identify the leading term and the constant term. function is a polynomial function. If the function is a polynomial function, state its degree. If it is not, tell why not. Write the 1(0)-8-2 f(x)-8- Determine whether f(x) is a polynomial or not. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. because the variable x is raised to thepower, which is not a nonnegative integer. It is not a Type an integer or a fraction.) O B. It is a polynomial of degree Type an integer or a fraction) lick to select and enter your answer(s) and then click Check Answer part Clear All OK

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We have

f(x) = 8 - (5/x^2)

can also be written as 8- 5(x^-2)

IT is clearly not a polynomial
because the x is raied to the -2 power which is not a non-negative integer

So, your answer in the missing space is
-2

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