How is the degree here not 1?

GRE Quant Problem Solving
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I’m a bit confused about how the degree isn’t 1 in this polynomial. This is from the Quiz attached to the Polynomial Degree video on PrepSwitch.

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Is that actually a polynomial?

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Ohhh damn ok. It’s not a polynomial cause of the negative power. Thank you!