A polynomial is a mathematical formula that involves the addition of powers in one or more variables, each multiplied by a specific coefficient. To ascertain if an expression falls into the category of a polynomial, ensure that it only encompasses constants, variables, positive integer exponents, alongside the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Expressions with division by a variable or those containing negative or decimal exponents are not deemed as polynomials.
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| None | Determine whether the expression \(5x^{2} + 3x^{-… | Step 1: Recall that a polynomial is an expression of the form \(a_{n}x^{n} + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + \dots… |