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If q(x) = x⁴ + x^(1/2) + 1, why is q(x) not a polynomial?

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Correct answer: Because x^(1/2) has a fractional exponent

In a polynomial, every exponent of the variable must be a non-negative integer. Although x⁴ and the constant 1 satisfy this rule, x^(1/2) has the fractional exponent 1/2, so it violates the definition. Therefore option C is correct. Having a fourth-power term or three terms is allowed, and the constant 1 is a valid degree-zero term.

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PolynomialFractional-ExponentNon-PolynomialDefinitionDefinition Of A PolynomialIntroduction To PolynomialsMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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