ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

L/poly

Logarithms and polynomials are mathematical concepts used to solve equations. Logarithms are used to help solve equations by changing them to make them easier to understand. Polynomials are used to solve equations by turning them into equations with several terms, instead of one long equation. Logarithms are usually solved by breaking them down into their parts, while polynomials are usually solved by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.