📐 Multiplying Polynomials Calculator
Multiply polynomials step by step
How to Use This Calculator
Enter First Polynomial
Type your first polynomial, e.g., (x + 2) or x² + 3x + 2
Enter Second Polynomial
Type your second polynomial to multiply
Click Multiply
See the expression and follow steps to multiply.
Method
Distribute and combine like terms
Example 1: (x + 2)(x + 3)
x(x + 3) + 2(x + 3) = x² + 3x + 2x + 6
Result: x² + 5x + 6
Example 2: (x + 1)(x² + 2x - 3)
Distribute: x(x² + 2x - 3) + 1(x² + 2x - 3)
= x³ + 2x² - 3x + x² + 2x - 3
= x³ + 3x² - x - 3
About Multiplying Polynomials Calculator
The Multiplying Polynomials Calculator multiplies two polynomials by distributing each term and combining like terms. Use the distributive property and organize your work to avoid missing terms.
Key Steps
- Distribute each term of the first polynomial
- Multiply by each term of the second polynomial
- Combine like terms
- Write in standard form
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I multiply polynomials?
Distribute each term of the first polynomial to every term of the second, then combine like terms.
Is there a shortcut?
For binomials, use FOIL. For trinomials, use distributive property systematically.