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determine if the following expression is a polynomial. \\5x^4 - 2 + 5x^…

Question

determine if the following expression is a polynomial.

\\5x^4 - 2 + 5x^{-5}\\

answer

yes no

Explanation:

Identify the exponents of the variable

$$ 4, \quad \text{none (constant term)}, \quad -5 $$

Apply the definition of a polynomial

$$ n \in \{0, 1, 2, 3, \dots\} \implies -5 otin \mathbb{N}_0 $$

Determine the classification

$$ \text{No} $$

Answer:

  • Yes
  • No (Correct answer)