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Which of the following are polynomials?
(Select all that apply)
A 
(1)/(2)x^(2)+7x+4
B 
x^(-2)+23 x-99
C 
5x^(2)-12 x
D 
(1)/(x^(2))+5x-12

Which of the following are polynomials?\newline(Select all that apply)\newlineA 12x2+7x+4 \frac{1}{2} x^{2}+7 x+4 \newlineB x2+23x99 x^{-2}+23 x-99 \newlineC 5x212x 5 x^{2}-12 x \newlineD 1x2+5x12 \frac{1}{x^{2}}+5 x-12

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Q. Which of the following are polynomials?\newline(Select all that apply)\newlineA 12x2+7x+4 \frac{1}{2} x^{2}+7 x+4 \newlineB x2+23x99 x^{-2}+23 x-99 \newlineC 5x212x 5 x^{2}-12 x \newlineD 1x2+5x12 \frac{1}{x^{2}}+5 x-12
  1. Define Polynomial: Identify the definition of a polynomial: A polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents of variables.
  2. Option A Analysis: Analyze option A: (12)x2+7x+4(\frac{1}{2})x^2 + 7x + 4. All terms have non-negative integer exponents and involve allowed operations.
  3. Option B Analysis: Analyze option B: x2+23x99x^{-2} + 23x - 99. The term x2x^{-2} has a negative exponent, which is not allowed in polynomials.
  4. Option C Analysis: Analyze option C: 5x212x5x^2 - 12x. All terms have non-negative integer exponents and involve allowed operations.
  5. Option D Analysis: Analyze option D: 1x2+5x12\frac{1}{x^2} + 5x - 12. The term 1x2\frac{1}{x^2} can be rewritten as x2x^{-2}, which has a negative exponent, not allowed in polynomials.

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