The classification of a function as either proper or improper hinges on the degree of the function. A function is deemed proper when the degree of the numerator is either equivalent to or smaller than the degree of the denominator. Conversely, a function is labeled as improper when the degree of the numerator exceeds that of the denominator.
| Topic | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| None | Determine if the function \( f(x) = \frac{5x^2 + … | First, we look at the degrees of the polynomials in the numerator and the denominator. |