Identify the expression as a polynomial or not a polynomial.
-$\frac { 7 } { x ^ { 5 } } + \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 3 } } - 9$
A) Not a polynomial
B) Polynomial

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A polynomial consists of terms in the form $ax^n$ where $n$ is a non-negative integer. The given expression contains terms with negative exponents, which do not meet the criteria for a polynomial.

Identify the Expression as a Polynomial or Not a Polynomial 7x5+4x3−9\frac { 7 } { x ^ { 5 } } + \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 3 } } - 9x57​+x34​−9

Identify the Expression as a Polynomial or Not a Polynomial $\frac { 7 } { x ^ { 5 } } + \frac { 4 } { x ^ { 3 } } - 9$