Math Word Problem Solver
Translate a written problem into variables and equations, solve it in context, and check the answer with the original facts.
Drag & drop or upload an image or PDF
Include the full question, every number, and its units. If a diagram matters, describe its labels or upload a clear image.
Try an example
The main work is translating the story
A word problem describes relationships in ordinary language. Solving it means deciding what is unknown, matching each number to its role and unit, and expressing the relevant relationships mathematically.
A correct equation is not enough by itself. The numerical result must fit the original context, use the requested units, and satisfy every stated condition. Some problems also require an integer, positive value, or realistic rounding rule.
How to use the math word problem solver
Enter the problem as written
Type or paste the full expression. You can also upload a clear photo or PDF and check the extracted text before solving.
Read the working, not only the answer
Each transformation is separated and explained so you can compare it with your own method.
Ask about any step
Continue in the same solution to request another method, check a restriction, or ask why a rule applies.
A general translation pattern
The specific equation changes with the story, but every reliable solution connects the given facts to the requested quantity.
A reliable way to work through it
Identify the exact question
Name the quantity being requested and assign variables with units before choosing operations.
Translate one relationship at a time
Turn each relevant sentence into an equation, rate, ratio, geometric formula, or arithmetic statement.
Check in the story
Substitute the result into the original conditions and confirm the size, sign, units, and rounding make sense.
Worked example
Find the numbers of adult and student tickets
Let a be adult tickets and s be student tickets. Their total is 23.
Use each ticket price to model the total revenue.
Multiply the ticket-count equation by 8.
Subtract the equations, then use the total count to find the student tickets.
There were 15 adult tickets and 8 student tickets; they total 23 tickets and $244.
Common mistakes to check
Using every number automatically
Some details may be irrelevant. Include a number only when its role connects to the requested quantity.
Dropping the units
Units reveal whether quantities can be added, multiplied, or compared and help detect a wrong model.
Accepting an impossible solution
A negative count, fractional person, or value outside a stated limit may require rejecting a root or revisiting the equation.
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Questions students ask
What kinds of word problems can this solve?
It can handle many arithmetic, ratio, percent, rate, distance, age, mixture, geometry, and introductory algebra problems.
Can I upload a photo of the problem?
Yes. Upload a clear image or PDF, then make sure the extracted wording includes every value, label, and requested quantity.
What happens if the problem is missing information?
The solution should identify what is missing or state a necessary interpretation instead of inventing a value.
Why does the final check matter?
An algebraic result can be calculated correctly yet fail a unit, count, sign, or other condition from the original story.