Polynomial Long Division Calculator

Dividend:

Divisor:

A polynomial long division calculator is a tool used to perform long division of polynomials. Polynomial long division is a method used to divide one polynomial expression by another polynomial expression. It is commonly used in algebraic calculations, simplifying polynomial expressions, or finding the quotient and remainder of polynomial division. Here's how you can use a polynomial long division calculator:

1. Enter the dividend: Start by entering the polynomial expression that you want to divide, which is referred to as the dividend. The polynomial is typically written in descending order of degree.

2. Enter the divisor: Input the polynomial expression by which you want to divide the dividend, known as the divisor. Again, the polynomial is usually written in descending order of degree.

3. Perform the polynomial long division: The polynomial long division calculator applies the long division algorithm for polynomials, dividing the dividend by the divisor step-by-step.

   - Divide: Determine the term in the divisor that can be divided into the first term of the dividend. Write this term as the first term of the quotient.

   - Multiply: Multiply the entire divisor by the term obtained in the previous step. Write the result below the dividend, aligned with the corresponding term.

   - Subtract: Subtract the result of the multiplication from the corresponding terms of the dividend. Write the difference below the subtraction line.

   - Bring down: Bring down the next term of the dividend and continue the process until there are no more terms.

4. Obtain the result: The calculator will display the quotient and remainder (if any) obtained from the polynomial long division.

Polynomial long division calculators are available as online tools, math software, or built-in features in some calculators or algebraic software. They simplify the process of performing polynomial long division, especially for complex polynomial expressions. Polynomial long division is an important technique in algebraic calculations, polynomial factorization, solving equations, and polynomial interpolation.