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Math Solver — Linear Equations with Steps

Solve linear equations ax + b = cx + d with worked steps, or evaluate numerical expressions with roots, powers and trigonometry.

Math Solver — Linear Equations with Steps

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Enter the coefficients in ax + b = cx + d. Example: 3x + 5 = x + 17.

This mode handles linear equations only. For roots, powers and trigonometry, choose numerical expression.

STEP BY STEP

How to use math solver — linear equations with steps

  1. Choose equation mode and enter the coefficients of ax + b = cx + d.
  2. Read (a − c)x = d − b and divide by a − c when nonzero.
  3. Substitute the result into both sides to verify it.

WHEN IT HELPS

Common uses

  • Check algebra practice and understand how to isolate x.
  • Evaluate grouped arithmetic expressions, roots and trigonometric functions.

IN PRACTICE

Example

For 3x + 5 = x + 17, subtract x and 5 from both sides: 2x = 12, so x = 6. Substitution gives 23 on both sides.

GOOD TO KNOW

What can this math solver solve?

It solves one-variable linear equations entered as coefficients and evaluates numerical expressions. It does not solve quadratic equations, systems, calculus, word problems or photos. Results use floating-point arithmetic.

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