Identify the given function as polynomial, rational, both or neither.
A) polynomial, but not rational
B) rational, but not polynomial
C) both polynomial and rational
D) neither polynomial nor rational

Question

Identify the given function as polynomial, rational, both or neither. 
A) polynomial, but not rational 
B) rational, but not polynomial 
C) both polynomial and rational 
D) neither polynomial nor rational

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given function is rational because it can be written as a quotient of polynomials. However, it is not a polynomial because the degree of the numerator is higher than the degree of the denominator, which means it cannot be written in standard polynomial form.

Identify the Given Function as Polynomial, Rational, Both or Neither