Needed help with this math question.

Question

f(x)= 1/x^2 - 7

Is f(x) a polynomial function ? If so what's it's degree and type?

Answer 1

Harry - 

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Answer 2

All polynomial functions must be defined for all values of x. Since x=0 would cause this function to be undefined (since you cannot divide by zero), this is not a polynomial function. Basically, if an x is in the denominator of a function it cannot be a polynomial.