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Is the expression #(4m)/(3p)# a polynomial?

Answer 1

Genesis Allen

A polynomial can not have variables in the denominator.

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Answer 2

Ethan Adkins

No, it is not a polynomial

A "polynomial" is "an expression of more than two algebraic terms..." according to the definition provide on Google search.

#frac(4 m)(3 p)# is only one algebraic term.

Therefore, the expression #frac(4 m)(3 p)# is not a polynomial.

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Answer 3

Eva Abramson

Yes, the expression (4m)/(3p) is a polynomial.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.