If you are looking for some good online math equation solvers you have come to the right place. I trawled the web and checked with a number of math teachers and came up with the list below. Most of these math equation calculators are free or freemium. Some of them also have mobile apps that work on Android and iOS devices. I invite you to check them out and share with us on our social media profiles if you have other suggestions to add to the list. 



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1. Equation Solver, Symbolab

Symbolab calculator is a powerful math calculator and math solver that I have been reviewing recommending to teachers and parents over the years. It is especially ideal for help with math homework.

Besides the equation calculator (including differential equation), Symbolab offers a wide range of math calculators including calculus calculator, graphing calculator, fraction calculator, integral calculator, derivative calculator, limit calculator, inequality calculator, trigonometry calculator, matrix calculator, functions calculator, series calculator, ODE calculator, laplace transform calculator, and more. Symbolab is available on the web and as an app for both Android and iOS operated devices. To learn more about this calculator, check out Symbolab full review for teachers and students.



2. Equation calculator, Microsoft

Microsoft Math Solver is another great math calculator to use for solving all types of math equations. Microsoft Math Solver offers free step by step instructions on how to solve math problems covering different topics including arithmetic, algebra, calculus, word problems, statistics, and many more.

Simply type in your math equation and let the calculator do the rest. The mobile app has the added feature that allows you to snap a photo of the math problem and get instant step by step explanations. Microsoft Math Solver is totally free and is available on the web and as a mobile app for Android and iOS.



3. Equation Solver, Mathway

Mathway offers this powerful equation solver that enables students to “take a simple or complex equation and solve it by the best method possible”. In addition to the equation solver, Mathway also offers a number of other math calculators including algebra calculators , Trigonometry calculators, Precalculus calculators, Calculus calculators, Statistics calculators, and Physics calculators. 


Mathway is available on the web and as a mobile app for Android and iOS devices. Its premium version  offers various subscription plans to choose from. To learn more about this calculator, check out Mathway full review for teachers and students.

4. Equation Solver, Wolframalpha

Wolframalpha provides access to this handy equation solver which enables you to “solve linear, quadratic and polynomial systems of equations”. Wolframalpha also offers help with finding polynomial roots and finding solutions to various systems of equations. The online calculator factors polynomials, plots, polynomial solution sets and inequalities, among others.

To solve equations, “Wolfram|Alpha calls the Wolfram Language’s Solve and Reduce functions, which contain a broad range of methods for all kinds of algebra, from basic linear and quadratic equations to multivariate nonlinear systems. In some cases, linear algebra methods such as Gaussian elimination are used, with optimizations to increase speed and reliability. 





Other operations rely on theorems and algorithms from number theory, abstract algebra and other advanced fields to compute results. These methods are carefully designed and chosen to enable Wolfram|Alpha to solve the greatest variety of problems while also minimizing computation time.”

5. Math Equation Solver, CalculatorSoup

CalculatorSoup offers free access to this powerful math equation solver. You can type in your math equation and follow the step by step explanations. You can also copy and paste your equations directly into the calculator and get instant help.

You can even share generated solutions using unique links or embed them in your emails. This equation solver is completely free and works online. No signup or registration is required. Additionally, Math Equation Solver also offers a number of instructional guides to help you learn how to use the online calculator effectively.

6. Equation Solver, MathPapa

MathPapa has this awesome math equation calculator that allows you to solve complex equations. The way it works is simple and easy: Type in your math equation and the calculator offers step by step explanations to help you learn how to solve the equation on your own.

MathPapa also offers a wide range of educational resources to use with your students to help them learn how to solve math equations. These resources include video tutorials, lessons, examples of solved equations, and many more. MathPapa offers two premium plans: a monthly plan for $9.99/month and a yearly plan for $4.99/month. All plans include Algebra calculator, lessons, and practice.


7. Quickmath Solvers

Quickmath offers various math solvers to help students find explanations to most common problems in algebra, equations and calculus. “The equations section lets you solve an equation or system of equations. You can usually find the exact answer or, if necessary, a numerical answer to almost any accuracy you require.”
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