Q. 18 - Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

Question

In Problems 15–26, determine which functions are polynomial functions. For those that are, state the degree. For those that are not, tell

why not.

$h\left(x\right)=3-\frac{1}{2}x$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

$h$ is a polynomial function of degree $1$

Step 1: Given information

$h\left(x\right)=3-\frac{1}{2}x$

Step 2: Calculation

$$\begin{gathered} h\left(x\right)=3-\frac{1}{2}x \\ =3-\frac{x}{2} \end{gathered}$$

$h$ is a polynomial function of degree $1$