Polynomial Calculator

Evaluate a polynomial at a specific value of x, for any degree.

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Enter a polynomial's coefficients and a value of x to evaluate it.
e.g. "1, -3, 2" means x² − 3x + 2.

Your result

12

Result

Degree2

AI explanation

Formula

Evaluates the polynomial at x using Horner's method for numerical stability

Worked example

x² − 3x + 2 at x=5

Worked example: x² − 3x + 2 at x=5
FieldValue
Coefficients (highest degree first)1, -3, 2
Value of x5
Result12
Degree2

Assumptions

  • Coefficients are entered from the highest degree term to the constant term — e.g. "1, -3, 2" represents x² − 3x + 2, and "1, 0, -4, 1" represents x³ − 4x + 1.

Frequently asked questions

How do I enter a polynomial with a missing term?

Include a 0 for that term — for x³ + 1 (no x² or x term), enter "1, 0, 0, 1".

What is Horner's method?

An efficient way to evaluate a polynomial that reduces the number of multiplications needed and improves numerical accuracy, compared to computing each power separately.

Can I solve for x instead of evaluating at a given x?

Use the Equation Solver for that — it finds the roots of a linear or quadratic equation rather than evaluating the polynomial at a specific point.

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