User Guide

To expand a polynomial, use the expand command.
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If you need to determine whether one polynomial divides another, but do
not need the quotient, use the divide command. The divide command tests
for exact polynomial division.
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Important: You must insert a space character or a multiplication operator
( ) between adjacent variables names. Otherwise, they are interpreted as
a single variable.
For example, does not divide the single variable .
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But, divides the product of and .
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For information on polynomial arithmetic over finite rings and fields, refer
to the ?mod help page.
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