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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
FREE ONLINE TOOLSTEP BY STEP
How to use math solver — linear equations with steps
- Choose equation mode and enter the coefficients of ax + b = cx + d.
- Read (a − c)x = d − b and divide by a − c when nonzero.
- 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.