Sovi.AI - AI Math Tutor

Scan to solve math questions

QUESTION IMAGE

determine if the following expression is a polynomial. \\3x^{-5}\\ yes …

Question

determine if the following expression is a polynomial.

\\3x^{-5}\\

yes
no

Explanation:

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

$$ \text{Is a polynomial} = \text{No} $$

Answer:

  • Yes
  • No (Correct answer)