State Whether the Function Is a Polynomial Function or Not $$f ( x ) = 12 x ^ { 4 } - 2 x ^ { 3 } + 2$$

Multiple Choice

State whether the function is a polynomial function or not. If it is, give its degree.

- $$f ( x ) = 12 x ^ { 4 } - 2 x ^ { 3 } + 2$$

A) Yes; degree 7
B) Not a polynomial
C) Yes; degree 4
D) Yes; degree 8