Can't compile with polynom package

[hatsoff]

Hey, guys.

I'm trying to format long division with latex, and I'd like to use the polynom package. Unfortunately, neither TeXnicCenter/MikTex in Windows nor texlive-latex-base in ubuntu linux is able to compile my document.

TeXnicCenter just gives a generic error. The latex command in ubuntu gives slightly more detailed information:

File `polynom.sty' not found.

I've reviewed the official polynom package documentation without success. Their sample polydemo.tex file gives me the same error (and then some).

Is there any way I can get this to work? It would be enormously helpful to use this package.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mmwave]

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with formatting long division using the polynom package. I understand how frustrating it can be when technology doesn't cooperate. Let's see if we can troubleshoot this issue together.

Firstly, it seems like the main problem is that the polynom.sty file is not being found. This could be due to a few reasons. One possibility is that the package is not installed correctly or is missing from your system. I would suggest double-checking that the package is installed and try reinstalling it if necessary.

Another possibility is that the file path is not set up correctly. If you're using TeXnicCenter, make sure that the package is in the same folder as your .tex file or that the file path is specified correctly in your document. If you're using texlive-latex-base in ubuntu, make sure that the package is installed in the correct directory.

If neither of those solutions work, it may be helpful to try using a different text editor or compiling your document on a different system to see if the issue persists. You could also try reaching out to the developers of the polynom package for further assistance.

I hope this helps and that you're able to get the package working. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Best of luck!