College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter R - Section R.4 - Polynomials - R.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 48: 12

Answer

Not a monomial.

Work Step by Step

RECALL: A monomial is a product of a constant and some variable(s) whose exponents are nonnegative integers. The exponent of the variable is $-3$, which is negative. Thus, the expression is not a monomial.
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