College Algebra (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter R - Section R.4 - Polynomials - R.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 48: 27

Answer

The given expression is not a polynomial because the denominator is a polynomial whose degree is greater than 0.

Work Step by Step

The given expression has a polynomial in its denominator. The degree of the polynomial in the denominator is greater than $0$; therefore, the given expression is NOT a polynomial.
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