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Math word problem solver

Word problems are hard because the math is hidden inside sentences. This solver does the translation out loud: it underlines what is given, names the unknown, turns each phrase into an equation, and only then solves. The last step always goes back to the story to check the answer makes sense.

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    How to get the most out of it

    1. Read the question first. Write down what is asked, with units.
    2. Name the unknown with a letter and describe the other quantities in terms of it ("twice as many" becomes 2t).
    3. Translate connecting words: "together" and "total" mean add, "per" means divide, "more than" means add, "of" with a percent means multiply.
    4. Solve the equation, then substitute back into the original sentence, not just the equation.

    Worked examples

    Tap one to see it solved on the board above.

    Word problemsA train travels 180 miles in 2.5 hours. What is its average speed?Solve →Word problemsSarah has twice as many apples as Tom. Together they have 36 apples. How many does each have?Solve →Word problemsA shirt costs $40 after a 20% discount. What was the original price?Solve →Word problemsA rectangle has a perimeter of 46 cm. Its length is 5 cm more than its width. Find the length and width.Solve →
    A note for parents. The solver is most useful after your child has tried the problem. Compare their work with the steps and find the first line where they differ; that line is the thing to practise.

    FAQ

    Can it read a word problem from a photo?

    Yes. Photograph the paragraph; the math word problem solver reads the text and treats it like typed input. Make sure the whole sentence is in frame.

    What if the problem has a diagram?

    Include the diagram in the photo. Labels on the figure (lengths, angles) are read along with the text.

    Does it handle percent, ratio and rate problems?

    Yes: discounts, markups, speed-distance-time, mixing, and "twice as many" style problems are the bread and butter here.

    Other topics

    AlgebraEquations, systems, inequalities, exponents, fractions.CalculusDerivatives, integrals and limits with the rule named at each step.GeometryTriangles, circles, volumes, with the formula written first.Step by stepEvery move shown and explained, nothing skipped.Scan mathPhotograph the worksheet, get the work back.