Learn how to identify if a function is a polynomial and identify the degree and LC

The video tutorial explains polynomial functions, focusing on their general form, degree, and leading coefficient. It discusses how to identify polynomials by checking for non-negative integer powers and provides examples of non-polynomial expressions, such as those with fractions, radicals, or negative powers. The tutorial concludes with a final example to reinforce the identification of polynomials.

Identify the degree and leading coefficient of the polynomial function F(X) = X^4 - √2X^2 + 3.

Why is the expression X^(-1) not considered a polynomial?