Solves linear, quadratic and polynomial systems of equations. Finds polynomial roots and factors polynomials. Plots polynomial solution sets and inequalities
Legendre polynomials help approximate electric field integrals for charge distributions. Generating function produces Legendre polynomials in [-1, 1]. Only integer values of 𝑙 are relevant in physical practice
Binomial is a polynomial with only two terms. Contains variable, coefficient, exponent and constant. Can be expressed as axm + bxn or ax-m + bx-n. Not all expressions with negative exponents are binomials
Coefficient is a multiplicative factor in polynomial or series expressions. Can be numerical factor (number without units) or constant multiplier. May include variables like a, b, c. When variables and constants aren't products, called parameter
Horner's method dates back hundreds of years to Chinese and Persian mathematicians. Method was first described by Horner in 1819, but attributed to Lagrange. Horner's method was widely used until computers became common around 1970
Solves linear, quadratic and polynomial systems of equations. Finds polynomial roots and factors polynomials. Plots polynomial solution sets and inequalities