QuizeAlgebra Solver with Steps
A free algebra solver that shows its work. Type, paste or snap any equation, inequality or word problem, and see every step with the rule behind it. Then solve the next one yourself.
- 10free answers a day
- Everystep and rule shown
- Algebra 2and Algebra 1
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Solve an algebra question
Type it, paste it, or upload a photo. You get the answer, every step, and the idea behind it.
What is an algebra solver?
An algebra solver works out algebra problems and shows each step. QuizeGpt is an online algebra problem solver that goes further: it names the rule it uses and explains why. You see the method, not just the answer, so the next problem gets easier.
- Type a problem, paste a screenshot, or upload a photo.
- Get the answer with every step, written in plain words.
- Ask a follow-up if a step doesn't make sense.
What the algebra problem solver can do
From one-step equations to quadratics and word problems, here's what this algebraic equation solver handles, and how it explains each one.
| Algebra topic | What you get |
|---|---|
| Linear equations | Undoes each operation in order and shows why, until x is alone. |
| Inequalities | Solves like an equation, and flips the sign when you multiply or divide by a negative. |
| Systems of equations | Uses substitution or elimination, and says which one is faster. |
| Quadratics | Factoring, the quadratic formula or completing the square, step by step. |
| Polynomials | Expands, simplifies and factors, one term at a time. |
| Exponents and radicals | Applies each exponent rule by name, and simplifies roots. |
| Functions and graphs | Finds slope, intercepts and inverses, and reads a graph you paste in. |
| Word problems | Turns the story into an equation, then solves it. |
Algebra solver with steps: worked examples
This is what an algebra step by step solver gives you. Each step says what to do and why.
Solve for x: 2(x − 3) = 4x + 10
- Distribute the 2: 2x − 6 = 4x + 10.
- Move the x terms to one side: −6 − 10 = 4x − 2x, so −16 = 2x.
- Divide both sides by 2.
Answer: x = −8
Solve: x + y = 10 and x − y = 4
- Add the two equations. The y terms cancel: 2x = 14.
- Divide by 2: x = 7.
- Put x = 7 into x + y = 10: 7 + y = 10, so y = 3.
Answer: x = 7, y = 3
Solve: 2x² + 3x − 2 = 0
- Here a = 2, b = 3 and c = −2.
- b² − 4ac = 9 + 16 = 25, and √25 = 5.
- x = (−3 ± 5) ÷ 4, which gives 2 ÷ 4 and −8 ÷ 4.
Answer: x = 1/2 or x = −2
A phone plan costs $20 a month plus $5 per GB. Your bill is $45. How many GB did you use?
- Let g be the GB used. Write the equation: 20 + 5g = 45.
- Take 20 from both sides: 5g = 25.
- Divide by 5: g = 5.
Answer: 5 GB
Try it without signing in
Pick a sample problem, then drag a box over it to snap it, just like the Chrome extension does on your homework page.
Solve for x: 5x + 4 = 29
- x = 4
- x = 5
- x = 6.6
- x = 25
Drag a box over the question, just like in the extension. On a phone, tap it. Or press Snap & solve.
- Subtract 4 from both sides: 5x = 25
- Divide both sides by 5: x = 5
- Check: 5(5) + 4 = 29 ✓
Factor x² − 9x + 20
- (x − 4)(x − 5)
- (x + 4)(x + 5)
- (x − 2)(x − 10)
- (x − 4)(x + 5)
Drag a box over the question, just like in the extension. On a phone, tap it. Or press Snap & solve.
- Find two numbers that multiply to +20 and add to −9: −4 and −5
- Write the binomials: (x − 4)(x − 5)
- Check: x² − 5x − 4x + 20 = x² − 9x + 20 ✓
Sample questions with saved answers. The extension works on any question you snap. Want the full tour? Try the interactive demo.
Algebra 2 solver: logs, functions and more
Algebra 2 adds new kinds of problems, and each has its own rules. QuizeGpt names the rule for every step, so you learn when to use it.
Exponents and logs
- Exponential equations like 2ˣ = 32, by matching the bases.
- Log rules to combine, split and solve logs.
- Growth and decay word problems.
Functions and expressions
- Inverse and composite functions, step by step.
- Rational expressions: simplify, add and divide.
- Complex numbers with i, and the full quadratic formula.
How to solve algebra problems, step by step
Whether you use a solver or not, this five-step method works on almost any equation.
- Step 1
Read what it asks
Is it an equation, an inequality, a system or a word problem? Find what you're solving for.
- Step 2
Simplify each side
Distribute, combine like terms and clear fractions before you move anything.
- Step 3
Undo in reverse order
Add or subtract first, then multiply or divide. Do the same thing to both sides.
- Step 4
Get the variable alone
Keep going until x is by itself. For quadratics, factor or use the formula.
- Step 5
Check your answer
Plug it back into the original problem. Both sides should match.
How to check an algebra answer
Any tool can slip, and so can you. These quick checks catch most mistakes, and they're good habits for the test.
Plug it back in
Put your answer into the original problem. If both sides match, it's right.
Graph it
The solutions to a quadratic are where its graph crosses the x-axis. A quick sketch shows if they make sense.
Ask if it makes sense
In a word problem, a negative number of GB or people means the setup went wrong.
Common algebra mistakes to avoid
Dropping a negative sign
When you distribute a minus, it changes the sign of every term inside: −(x − 3) = −x + 3.
Changing only one side
Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you have to do to the other side too.
Forgetting the ±
When you take a square root to solve, there are two answers: one positive and one negative.
Algebra help on any homework page
The QuizeGpt Chrome extension brings the algebra solver to the page you're on. Press Ctrl/⌘+Shift+U, drag a box around the problem, and the steps show up in a side panel.
✓ Great for
- Homework where help is allowed.
- Practice problems and textbook PDFs.
- Review after you submit, before the test.
✕ Not for
- Tests and graded quizzes. Keep it closed.
- Proctored exams. Do your own work.
Doing algebra online? See how QuizeGpt explains ALEKS topics, IXL skills, McGraw Hill Connect questions and Canvas practice quizzes. Moving on to calculus? Try the calculus solver. Studying business? Try the accounting solver. Test coming up? Read how to study for a test in one day and why testing yourself works.
Is the algebra solver free?
Yes. You get 10 free answers a day. Upgrade only if you need more.
Plus
$7.99 / month
Billed monthly. Also $4.99 a week, $29.99 a semester, or $59.99 a year.
- Unlimited answers (fair use)
- Full step-by-step explanations
- Checked answers for harder questions
✓ Cancel anytime. 7-day money-back guarantee on your first payment.
Algebra help: QuizeGpt vs other tools
Thinking of other apps for algebra? Here's how they stack up.
QuizeGpt vs Quizlet
Quizlet helps you memorize. QuizeGpt explains any question you snap.
- Solves any question
- QuizeGpt: Yes — any page, PDF, or imageQuizlet: Limited
- Step-by-step help
- QuizeGpt: Yes, with confidence levelQuizlet: No
- Free plan
- QuizeGpt: Yes — 10 answers/dayQuizlet: Yes (with upsells)
QuizeGpt vs SnapGPT
Both snap a question. QuizeGpt is built to help you learn it.
- Shows how sure it is
- QuizeGpt: YesSnapGPT: Not highlighted
- Hints and why it's wrong
- QuizeGpt: YesSnapGPT: Varies
- Stays off graded tests
- QuizeGpt: Yes — by designSnapGPT: Not stated
QuizeGpt vs Chegg
Chegg has a big bank of answers. QuizeGpt explains your exact question in seconds.
- Speed
- QuizeGpt: SecondsChegg: Minutes to hours (expert Q&A)
- Works on any site
- QuizeGpt: YesChegg: No — its own site/app
- Free plan
- QuizeGpt: Yes — 10 answers/dayChegg: Limited / trial
Algebra FAQ
Is there a free algebra solver with steps?
Yes. QuizeGpt is a free algebra solver with steps. You get 10 answers a day for free, each with every step and the rule behind it. No card is needed.
What algebra problems can it solve?
Linear equations, inequalities, systems, quadratics, polynomials, exponents, radicals, functions and word problems. It covers Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, and it can read a graph or a photo of your homework.
Can I type in an algebra problem and get the answer?
Yes. Type it in, paste a screenshot, or upload a photo. You get the answer with every step, so you can see how it was solved.
Is it an Algebra 2 solver too?
Yes. It works through exponential and log equations, rational expressions, functions and inverses, and complex numbers, and it explains each step.
Is an algebra solver the same as an algebra calculator with steps?
Close. A calculator gives you the answer. An algebra solver that shows steps also explains the method and names each rule, so you can solve the next one yourself.
How accurate are the answers?
It's built to be careful with math, and it shows every step so you can check the work yourself. The quickest check is to plug your answer back into the problem.
Will it do my algebra homework for me?
It shows you how to solve each problem, step by step. Use the steps to learn the method, then try the next problem on your own. That's what helps on the test.
Can I use it on an algebra test?
No. Keep QuizeGpt closed on tests, quizzes that count, and proctored exams. Use it for homework you're allowed help on, practice problems, and review after you submit.
Does it work with my homework site?
Yes. The Chrome extension works on any page, including McGraw Hill Connect, ALEKS, Canvas, IXL, textbook PDFs and lecture slides.
Do I need an account?
You can try the sample problems on this page without one. To solve your own algebra problem, sign in for free. That's how we keep track of your 10 free answers a day.
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