Mathway

Mathway is one of the most widely used math problem solvers, serving 100M+ students and professionals. It covers a broader range of mathematical topics than most tools — from basic arithmetic through pre-calculus, trigonometry, statistics, finite math, linear algebra, and calculus — with step-by-step solutions that show how the answer was reached.

## What Mathway Covers

**Mathematical breadth** — Mathway handles: basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, finite math, linear algebra, chemistry (equation balancing), and graphing. This single tool covers most of what a student encounters from middle school through college.

**Camera input** — Photograph a handwritten or printed problem and Mathway extracts it for solving. This works for textbook problems, exams, and homework sheets.

**Step-by-step solutions** — Free users see the final answer; Mathway Premium shows the complete solution pathway. Steps are broken down in plain language, not just symbolic manipulation.

**Graphing** — Mathway can graph functions, inequalities, and systems. The interactive graph lets you explore how changing parameters affects the output.

**Natural language input** — Type problems in plain English ("find the derivative of x squared plus 3x") or standard mathematical notation.

## Educational Use

Mathway is designed as a learning aid — seeing the steps is meant to help students understand method, not just get answers. Teachers have mixed views: it's used both as a legitimate learning tool and as a homework shortcut. Mathway is owned by Chegg.

## Pricing

Free final answers; Mathway Premium (~$10/month or $40/year) shows step-by-step solutions.