Answer
No, the function $y=5^{x}-2$ is not a polynomial.
Work Step by Step
In order for a function to be a polynomial, it cannot have a variable in the exponent position.
Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition
by Connally, Eric; Hughes-Hallett, Deborah; Gleason, Andrew M.; Cheifetz, Phil C.
Published by
Wiley
ISBN 10:
1118583191
ISBN 13:
978-1-11858-319-7
Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 11.2 Polynomial Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 11.2 - Exercises and Problems - Page 448: 1
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