Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs - Exercise Set - Page 349: 13

Answer

No, the given graph is of a polynomial function.

Work Step by Step

The graph of a polynomial function should be smooth and continuous without any sharp edges. Now, it can be seen that the given graph is smooth, but not continuous. It breaks near the y-axis. Therefore, the given graph is not of a polynomial function.
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