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Monday
From what I remember it's not considered a polynomial unless the variable exponents are integers, so I believe that is not one.
Well, technically a binomial is a polynomial, so... ;)
Post by
Jubilee
From what I remember it's not considered a polynomial unless the variable exponents are integers, so I believe that is not one.
Well, technically a binomial is a polynomial, so... ;)
That's not really related to what I said =P
Post by
Kristopher
Aight, and would something with -(4/p^2) be one as well, then?
Post by
Monday
From what I remember it's not considered a polynomial unless the variable exponents are integers, so I believe that is not one.
Well, technically a binomial is a polynomial, so... ;)
That's not really related to what I said =P
Well, true.
Shush >.>
But yes, it is a polynomial. Check my top post and Interest's.
E: Kris, the second one is not.
Post by
Jubilee
Is 4(sqrt x^3) + 12 a polynomial? I have a feeling it is, but I'm not sure...
I believe it is.
From what I remember it's not considered a polynomial unless the variable exponents are integers, so I believe that is not one.
Pretty sure 3 and 0 are integers (12 technically = 12(x ^ 0))
x
is being raised to the 3/2th, which is not an integer.
Post by
Interest
Is 4(sqrt x^3) + 12 a polynomial? I have a feeling it is, but I'm not sure...
I believe it is.
From what I remember it's not considered a polynomial unless the variable exponents are integers, so I believe that is not one.
Pretty sure 3 and 0 are integers (12 technically = 12(x ^ 0))
x
is being raised to the 3/2th, which is not an integer.
Oh snap. I thought it was x^3.
Didn't see sqrt.
Post by
Monday
Actually, Jubi, you're right. My bad.
Post by
Kristopher
Well, true.
Shush >.>
But yes, it is a polynomial. Check my top post and Interest's.
E: Kris, the second one is not.
And the reason for that would be because it ends up being something like p^-2(1/4) right?
Post by
Jubilee
Kris, the rule is that polynomials can only employ addition, subtraction or multiplication. There cannot be any division by the variables, nor by extension roots of the variables.
Post by
Interest
Kris, the rule is that polynomials can only employ addition, subtraction or multiplication. There cannot be any division by the variables, nor by extension roots of the variables.
Great. As soon as I read that I thought of prophecy concepts from Sword of Truth.
Post by
Kristopher
Kris, the rule is that polynomials can only employ addition, subtraction or multiplication. There cannot be any division by the variables, nor by extension roots of the variables.
Well the full thing is 5p^4 + 3.5p -(5/p^2) + 16
we haven't actually been taught what you just told me, I think. We're sposed to look at these set of expressions, tell whether they're polynomials, if so, what degree, and then set em in general form. If they are not, we need to explain why.
Post by
Monday
Is this math 1040?
Post by
Kristopher
Algebra II honors.
Post by
Monday
Ah.
I hated that class >_<
Post by
Jubilee
Are you using a textbook for your math class? There's a surprisingly high chance that I might have whatever textbook you use, and I might be able to point you to where you could find the answer.
Post by
Interest
Algebra II honors.
That's it? I see. =)
Post by
Kristopher
Are you using a textbook for your math class? There's a surprisingly high chance that I might have whatever textbook you use, and I might be able to point you to where you could find the answer.
Discovering Advanced Algebra: an Investigative Approach, I believe.
Algebra II honors.
That's it? I see. =)
What's that supposed to mean?
Post by
Monday
It's Interest. Even he doesn't know what it means.
Post by
Jubilee
Are you using a textbook for your math class? There's a surprisingly high chance that I might have whatever textbook you use, and I might be able to point you to where you could find the answer.
Discovering Advanced Algebra: an Investigative Approach, I believe.
Yep I have that one :) I am looking though it now
Post by
Monday
Legit, Jubi.
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