ALGEBRA / ONE CLEAR STEP AT A TIME

Polynomial calculator

Add, subtract or multiply expanded single-variable polynomials.

01 / YOUR NUMBERS↘

Make it your own.

Start with the example below, or enter your values.

⌘ Your inputs stay in this browser.

02 / A LITTLE CLARITYREADY WHEN YOU ARE

Your answer belongs here.

Enter your numbers and we’ll work through the calculation together.

THE IDEA BEHIND THE ANSWER

A formula you can follow.

combine like powers · distribute each term for multiplication

Use expanded terms in x with degree 0–20 and coefficients up to 1 trillion in magnitude. No parentheses or symbolic division. Products may have degree up to 40.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few helpful details

How do I use this calculator?

Enter operation, first polynomial, second polynomial. Choose any available mode, then select Calculate. The example numbers are a starting point you can change.

What if my input cannot be calculated?

A message explains what to change. Previous results are cleared when you edit an input, so the answer always matches the values you calculated.

Are my values sent anywhere?

No. These tools calculate locally in your browser, without an account. Displayed numeric results are rounded; these tools do not provide arbitrary-precision arithmetic.