The best proof that math is not rocket science is the
fact that even computers can be programed (or taught, in a sense) to solve a
huge number of different types of math problems. There are many math solvers on
the Internet today, and most of them are free math solvers. It is not that
simple to choose the best one, and I actually believe that there’s no need for
that in the first place. So, that is why I'm not going to even try and
recommend any particular application. Rather, I would like to invite you to
review that plethora of math solvers on the internet by running a Google, or
any other browser search for queries such as: algebra solver, algebra
calculator, math calculator... Each of the results has some advantages and
disadvantages. I personally use a variety of free online algebra solvers for
different purposes.
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This is ideal for students of all ages because many of
them show step-by-step how to solve the math problem. And it’s true - just the
most crucial steps are shown; but most students will find these instructions or
steps helpful enough and end up getting a free math course.
Teachers also find it convenient to use such online math
solvers, even though they probably don’t care too much about the step-by-step
process; thus they have a wider choice. I teach math and physics, and sometimes
the students get different solutions and I can’t immediately notice who made
the mistake and where. In addition to that, there’s also a possibility of
having a wrong answer in the workbook where I got the assignment from, and then
the situation becomes awkward when you need to react pretty fast. The best
thing to do in situations like this is to use free math solvers which are going
to help in identifying the wrong answer in a second. This actually saves a lot
of time for both me and my students.
My recommendation is to carefully go through several
algebra solvers and pick several personal favorites which you will use
depending on what kind of math problem you want to solve.
Most of them offer everything you need:
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Equation solving (from the simplest linear
equations to the differential equations and systems)
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Inequation solving
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Function graph drawing (including the
determination of all important properties of the function like extrema, monotone
intervals, function limits and similar)
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Integral solving (both definite and
indefinite)
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Matrix operations
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Vector algebra
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Trigonometry…
Some math solvers have excellent, intuitive user
interface, which is quite straightforward. This is especially convenient for
students because usually they don’t have much experience
with using these applications. On the other hand, the more advanced users
should try math calculators which don’t have an engaging and intuitive GUI,
because if the developers had paid less attention to design, it’s more likely
that they focused more on the functionality and usability of their software.
Generally speaking, the most reasonable thing to say would
be that, like in any aspect of life, there is no best free online math solver.
However, it’s worth devoting some time and try out what’s ‘on the menu’. Advise
your colleagues, students and associates to save time and money by using their
computers as a helper, even a teacher that will solve almost any math problem
without a mistake, all while being a free learning tool and providing the detailed
enough explanations.
