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Which of the following is NOT a polynomial in one variable?

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  • Ay² + sqrt(3)y - 4
  • B5x³ - 7x + 1/x
  • C(z+1)(z-1)
  • D10
Explanation

A polynomial cannot have variables with negative exponents. The term 1/x in option B is x^(-1), which has a negative exponent, hence it's not a polynomial.

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