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determine if the following expression is a polynomial.
\\3x^{-5}\\
yes
no
Analyze the exponent of the variable
$$
3x^{-5}
$$
$$
\text{Exponent} = -5
$$
Apply the definition of a polynomial
$$
-5
otin \{0, 1, 2, 3, \dots\}
$$
Determine the classification
$$
\text{Is a polynomial} = \text{No}
$$
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