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Polynomials

Polynomials are mathematical expressions that contain a sum of powers of indeterminate variables multiplied by coefficients. A core concept in algebra, polynomials are used in calculus and throughout all areas of mathematics. Wolfram|Alpha can compute several interesting properties of polynomials including extrema, roots, alternate forms, symmetry and parity. Additionally, polynomials can be factored, expanded or divided.

Polynomials

Examine polynomials and compute properties like domain and range, degree, roots, plots and discriminant.

Compute properties of a polynomial:

Compute properties of a polynomial in several variables:

Find the degree of a polynomial:

Compute the greatest common divisor of polynomials:

Compute a polynomial from zeros:

Expansion

Expand polynomial expressions using FOIL and other methods.

Expand a polynomial:

Solving Polynomial Equations

Find all real and complex solutions of univariate and multivariate polynomial equations.

Solve a polynomial equation:

Solve a system of polynomial equations:

Find candidate rational roots of a polynomial:

Factorization

Factorize quadratics and higher-degree polynomials.

Factor a polynomial:

Long Division

Divide a polynomial by another polynomial to find the quotient and remainder.

Perform polynomial long division:

Polynomial Interpolation

Find a polynomial curve that passes through a list of points.

Interpolate a dataset with a polynomial:

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  • Arithmetic
  • Derivatives
  • Domain & Range
  • Equation Solving
  • Integrals
  • Limits
  • Rational Functions
  • Simplification
  • Completing the Square

    Simplify a polynomial by completing the square.

    Complete a square:

    Sums & Products of Roots

    Determine the sum or product of all roots (not necessarily distinct) of a polynomial.

    Find the sum of the roots of a polynomial:

    Compute the product of the roots of a polynomial:

    Compute both the sum and product of the roots: