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Function Summary

Polynomial functions are located in the MATLAB polyfun directory. For a complete list, brief descriptions, and links to reference pages, type:

help polyfun

The following table lists the MATLAB polynomial functions.

Function	Description
conv	Multiply polynomials
deconv	Divide polynomials
poly	Polynomial with specified roots
polyder	Polynomial derivative
polyfit	Polynomial curve fitting
polyval	Polynomial evaluation
polyvalm	Matrix polynomial evaluation
residue	Partial-fraction expansion (residues)
roots	Find polynomial roots

Symbolic Math Toolbox software contains additional specialized support for polynomial operations.

Polynomials

Representing Polynomials

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