Algebra Solver — Expressions and Equations
An algebra solver manipulates symbols according to field axioms: you may add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides by the same nonzero quantity.
Built for high-school and college algebra. Start with an equation or an expression to simplify.
Solve a problem
No account required. Type, upload, or snap a photo.
Example problems
How this solver works
- Classify the input.
- Apply inverse operations or the quadratic formula.
- Explain the structure of the problem.
Worked examples
x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0
- Discriminant 25 - 24 = 1
- x = 3 or x = 2
Answer: x = 2, x = 3
Common mistakes
Canceling terms instead of factors
You can cancel common factors, not terms added together.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this replace learning algebra?
No. Use it to check homework and to see a clean sequence of steps you can practice by hand.
Can it handle systems?
Two linear equations can be entered on separate lines or separated by a semicolon.