College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Polynomial Functions and Models - 5.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 338: 23

Answer

It is not a polynomial.

Work Step by Step

By definition, a polynomial is a function containing only terms where x is raised to a positive, integer power or constants. x is raised to the $\frac{3}{2}$ power, which is not an integer power, so it is not a polynomial.
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