Microsoft Math Solver Explained

Microsoft Math Solver (formerly Microsoft Mathematics and Microsoft Math) was an entry-level educational app that solved math and science problems. Developed and maintained by Microsoft, it was primarily targeted at students as a learning tool. Until 2015, it ran on Microsoft Windows. Since then, it has been developed for the web platform and mobile devices.

Microsoft Math was originally released as a bundled part of Microsoft Student. It was then available as a standalone paid version starting with version 3.0. For version 4.0, it was released as a free downloadable product^[1] and was called Microsoft Mathematics 4.0. It is no longer in active development and has been removed from the Microsoft website.^[2] A related freeware add-in, called "Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote," was also available from Microsoft and offered comparable functionality (Word 2007 or higher is required).^{[3] [4]}

Microsoft Math received the 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.^[5]

Microsoft Math was retired on July 7, 2025.^[6]

Features

Microsoft Math contained features that are designed to assist in solving mathematics, science, and tech-related problems, as well as to educate the user. The application featured such tools as a graphing calculator and a unit converter. It also included a triangle solver and an equation solver that provides step-by-step solutions to each problem.

Versions

• Microsoft Math 1.0: Part of Microsoft Student 2006
• Microsoft Math 2.0: Part of Microsoft Student 2007
• Microsoft Math 3.0: Standalone commercial product that requires product activation; includes calculus support, digital ink recognition features and a special display mode for video projectors
• Encarta Calculator: Lite version of Microsoft Math 3.0; part of Microsoft Student 2008
• Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 (removed): The first freeware version, released in 32-bit and 64-bit editions in January 2011;^[7] features a ribbon GUI
• Microsoft Math for Windows Phone (removed): A branded mobile application for Windows Phone released in 2015 specifically for South African and Tanzanian students; also known as Nokia Mobile-Mathematics or Nokia Momaths^{[8] [9] [10]}
• Microsoft Math in Bing app – Math helper as a feature within the Bing mobile app on iOS and Android platforms, released in August 2018^[11]
• Microsoft Math Solver – Mobile app for iOS (first released in November 2019-No longer available in August 2024.)^[12] and Android (first released in December 2019),^[13] as well as a Microsoft Edge extension. Recognizes handwritten math. Provides a detailed step-by-step explanation, interactive graphs, relevant online video lectures, and practice problems. A web version is available on .

System requirements

The system requirements for Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 are:

See also

• Grapher
• Maple (software)
• Symbolab
• Wolfram Mathematica
• WolframAlpha

External links

• • Math Home at the Wayback Machine (archived February 5, 2008)
• Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote

Notes and References

1. News: Sharma. Trishna. Microsoft Releases Mathematics 4.0. TechGenie. 11 January 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150223212014/http://news.techgenie.com/softwares/microsoft-releases-mathematics-4-0/. 23 February 2015.
2. Web site: Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 . Download Center . Microsoft . 12 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120429185125/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15702 . 29 April 2012.
3. Web site: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote . Download Center . Microsoft . 17 October 2010 . 29 November 2010.
4. Web site: Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released . Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog . Microsoft . 15 August 2010 . 29 November 2010 . Blog Archive.
5. Web site: Awards of Excellence Winners 2008 . Tech & Learning Magazine . 3 January 2009 . 29 November 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090212130954/http://techlearning.com/article/15112 . 12 February 2009 . dead .
6. MicrosoftMath . 1931103750753599946 . After enjoying our time with you for years, Math Solver will be retired on July 7, 2025. . June 6, 2025.
7. Web site: Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download . Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog . Microsoft . 2011-01-12 . Blog Archive.
8. Web site: Nokia Mobile-Mathematics: A solution for mathematic failure in Tanzania? . News for Mathematics . . IppMedia . 5 January 2015.
9. Web site: Microsoft Math . SchoolNet South Africa . 19 January 2015.
10. News: Al-Riyami . Fahad . Microsoft releases new app to make learning math exciting . WinBeta . 17 February 2015.
11. Web site: 2018-08-15. Bing app's Camera Intelligent Search can solve complex math problems in a snap. 2021-07-29. Search Engine Land.
12. Web site: Lu. Yumao. Microsoft Math – A free app to help with school math problems. 2021-07-29. Product Hunt.
13. Web site: 2019-12-06. Microsoft Math Solver does what it says on the tin (APK Download). 2021-07-29. Android Police.