The function f (x) = x^2 - 2x + x^1/2 is:

A. A polynomial because it is continuous.

B. A polynomial because it is of the form axn.

C. Not a polynomial because you are subtracting 2x.

D. Not a polynomial because you can't have any fractional exponents.

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8 November, 01:15

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Winston · Answer 1

I want to say D. Not a polynomial because you can't have any fractional exponents, but I'm not sure I am right.

The function f (x) = x^2 - 2x + x^1/2 is:A. A polynomial because it is continuous.B. A polynomial because it is of the form axn.C. Not a polynomial because you are subtracting 2x.D. Not a polynomial because you can't have any fractional exponents.