1. What Is Equation Solving?

Equation solving is the process of finding the values of variables that satisfy a given mathematical equation. This calculator uses Wolfram Alpha's powerful computational engine to solve equations.

2. How The Calculator Works

The calculator sends your equation to Wolfram Alpha's computational engine which uses advanced algorithms to find solutions:

Features:

• Solves linear, quadratic, polynomial equations
• Handles multiple variables
• Provides exact and numerical solutions
• Shows step-by-step solutions (with Wolfram Alpha Pro)

3. Wolfram Alpha Syntax

Examples:

• Linear equation: "3x + 5 = 2"
• Quadratic equation: "x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0"
• Exponential equation: "2^x = 16"
• System of equations: "x + y = 5, x - y = 1"

4. Using The Calculator

Steps:

1. Enter your equation in the input box
2. Specify which variable to solve for
3. Click "Calculate" to get the solution
4. For multiple solutions, they will be displayed in order

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What types of equations can this solve?
A: Linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and many more.

Q2: Can it solve for multiple variables?
A: Yes, if the equation has multiple variables, specify which one to solve for.

Q3: Does it show step-by-step solutions?
A: With a Wolfram Alpha Pro account, step-by-step solutions are available.

Q4: How accurate are the solutions?
A: Solutions are computed using exact arithmetic when possible, or high-precision numerical methods.

Q5: Can it solve inequalities?
A: Yes, using the same syntax (e.g., "x^2 > 4").