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Why is x−2+xx^{-2}+xx−2+x not a polynomial in xxx?

A

The power does not change.

B

In a polynomial, each power of the variable must be a non-negative integer. The degree is the highest power with a non-zero coefficient.

C

−3x2+2x−5-3x^2+2x-5−3x2+2x−5

D

It contains a negative power of xxx.

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1.3.1 Operations on polynomials Flashcards

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23 flashcards on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 1.3.1 Operations on polynomials: the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for Component 01, Component 02 and Component 03.

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