Multiplying polynomials in Mathematica

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Start date Apr 18, 2012
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To multiply the polynomials (1+x+x^2+x^3) and (1+x+x^2+x^3+x^4) in Mathematica, the correct command is Expand[(1+x+x^2+x^3)*(1+x+x^2+x^3+x^4)]. Users may encounter issues if they do not use the Expand function properly. Ensuring that the syntax is correct is crucial for obtaining the desired product. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding Mathematica's functions for polynomial operations. Properly applying the Expand function will yield the correct result for the polynomial multiplication.

Apr 18, 2012

SMA_01

I have two polynomials

(1+x+x^2+x^3) and (1+x+x^2+x^3+x^4), I'm trying to figure out how to compute the product in Mathematica, but it's not working.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

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Apr 19, 2012

Daniiel

Expand[(1+x+x^2+x^3)*(1+x+x^2+x^3+x^4)]

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