1/2x. Is the given expression a polynomial or not? Justify your answer

Solution:

It is given that

1/2x

We can write it as

= (1/2)x^-1

The power here is negative.

Therefore, 1/2x is not a polynomial.

✦ Try This: 1/5x. Is the given expression a polynomial or not? Justify your answer

It is given that

1/5x

We can write it as

= (1/5)x^-1

The power here is a fraction and is negative.

Therefore, 1/5x is not a polynomial.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 9 Maths Exercise 2.2 Problem 1(viii)

1/2x. Is the given expression a polynomial or not? Justify your answer

Summary:

An expression is a mathematical statement without an equal-to sign (=). The expression 1/2x is not a polynomial

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