Answer the following questions related to polynomial and rational functions.

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem

Answer the following questions related to polynomial and rational functions. (i) Define a polynomial function and a rational function. (ii) State one key distinction between the domains of a polynomial function and a rational function. (iii) Classify each of the following as a polynomial function or a rational function, giving a brief reason for each answer: (a) g(x)=5x3−4x+7g(x)=5x^{3}-4x+7 (b) h(x)=2x2+13h(x)=\dfrac{2x^{2}+1}{3} (c) p(x)=x2−1x−1p(x)=\dfrac{x^{2}-1}{x-1} (d) q(x)=x2+3x+2x2+1q(x)=\dfrac{x^{2}+3x+2}{x^{2}+1}

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