Classify the following as a constant,linear,quadratic,or cubic polynomial:
$y^{3}-y$

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(D) polynomial is classified based on its degree,which is the highest power of the variable present in the expression.
For the given polynomial $p(y) = y^{3}-y$,the highest power of the variable $y$ is $3$.
$A$ polynomial of degree $3$ is called a cubic polynomial.
Therefore,$y^{3}-y$ is a cubic polynomial.

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