Step-by-step solver

Open the tool

Open Step-by-step solver. Work through a problem, check the reasoning and ask for an explanation.

The free result includes: A worked answer with steps.

How to use it

1. State the complete problem: Include relevant quantities, assumptions, and the question you need to answer. Review any extracted source text before sending it.
2. Inspect the working: Read the answer and each supporting step rather than copying only the final value.
3. Check your understanding: Verify the result against the original problem, or open the visual tutor when you want another form of explanation.

Access and scope

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The solver uses the problem text you submit, not photo recognition. Generated reasoning can be wrong; check assumptions, calculations, and units. For supported arithmetic or simple linear equations, a local calculator may be the more direct tool.

Which AI is best for math?

That depends on what you need. StudySim's problem solver is built for worked steps: it returns an answer, the steps behind it and its stated limitations. Generated reasoning can be wrong, so check assumptions, calculations and units. For plain arithmetic, fractions or a simple linear equation, the student calculators give a direct answer in your browser.

Are AI math tutors a real thing?

Yes, though they work differently from a human tutor. An AI math tutor explains a worked solution when you ask, but it can't watch you work or notice where you got stuck unless you say so. Use the answer to check your thinking, then try a similar problem on your own. If a drawing helps, the visual tutor sketches the explanation on a board while it narrates.

How much does an AI math tutor cost?

Trying a small worked answer costs nothing, and you don't need an account. Usage limits apply, and the input limit appears before you submit. The pricing page lists plans for the full course features.

Can it solve a math problem from a photo?

No. The solver works from typed or pasted problem text, and from text it can pull out of a supported document. It doesn't read photos or scanned PDFs, so type the problem out, including any numbers from a figure. Try it on the step-by-step math solver.

How do I solve word problems step by step?

Read the problem twice and write down what it asks for. List the given values with their units, pick the relationship that connects them, then solve and check that the answer makes sense in context. When you paste a word problem, include the full wording and units so the worked steps match your question.

Input and saved work

The text input for Step-by-step solver accepts up to 12,000 characters; source, preview, and daily limits may also apply. Follow the limit shown by the tool.

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