Polynomial Calculator

Add, subtract, or multiply two polynomials. Enter coefficients to perform polynomial arithmetic.

Enter polynomial coefficients and select an operation.

How to Enter Polynomials

Enter coefficients from the highest degree to the lowest, separated by commas. For example:

  • 2, 3, -1 represents 2x² + 3x − 1
  • 1, 0, -4 represents x² − 4
  • 5 represents the constant 5
Example: (2x² + 3x − 1) + (x − 2)
= 2x² + 4x − 3
Coefficients: 2, 4, -3

FAQ

How does polynomial multiplication work?

Multiply each term of the first polynomial by each term of the second (FOIL for binomials), then combine like terms.

Last updated: 2026-08-08