Polynomial Division Checker
Quickly verify if your polynomial long division is correct. Just enter the dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder polynomials.
Enter Polynomials
Verification Result
Verification Equation:
Dividend =
Divisor =
Quotient =
Remainder =
Understanding Polynomial Division
Polynomial division is a process in algebra for dividing one polynomial by another polynomial of a lower or equal degree. It's analogous to long division with numbers. The basic idea is to find how many times one polynomial (the divisor) fits into another (the dividend), resulting in a quotient and a remainder.
To check if a polynomial division is correct, we use the fundamental relationship:
Dividend = (Divisor × Quotient) + Remainder
This tool helps you verify your polynomial division by taking the dividend, divisor, quotient, and remainder you calculated and checking if this equation holds true. If the equation is satisfied, your division is correct; otherwise, it's incorrect.
For further learning, you can explore resources on polynomial long division and the division algorithm in algebra textbooks or online educational platforms.