Microsoft Math Solver

{{short description|Educational mathematics application}} {{Infobox software | logo = MSmathsolver.png | ver layout = stacked | latest release version = {{multiple releases

| branch1 = Android | version1 = 23.3.401205602 | date1 = {{start date and age|2022|12|5}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.math |title=Microsoft Maths Solver |work=Google Play Store }}</ref>

| branch2 = iOS | version2 = 1.0.23 | date2 = {{start date and age|2021|03|17}}<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-math-solver/id1483962204?_branch_match_id=680484335697283429 |title=Microsoft Math Solver – HW app |work=iOS App Store |publisher=Apple |access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref>

| branch3 = Office | version3 = 2.0.040811.01 | date3 = {{Start date and age|2019|12|20}}<ref name="ForOfficeDownloadCenter" />

| branch4 = Web | version4 = Rolling

| branch5 = Discontinued | state = July 7, 2025

}} | developer = Microsoft | platform = Web platform, Android, Microsoft Office | genre = Mathematical software | license = Freeware | website = {{URL|1=https://math.microsoft.com}} }}

'''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<ref name="TechGenieMicrosoftMathematicsFourPointZero">{{cite news|last=Sharma|first=Trishna|title=Microsoft Releases Mathematics 4.0|url=http://news.techgenie.com/softwares/microsoft-releases-mathematics-4-0/|newspaper=TechGenie|date=11 January 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223212014/http://news.techgenie.com/softwares/microsoft-releases-mathematics-4-0/|archivedate=23 February 2015}}</ref> and was called Microsoft Mathematics 4.0. It is no longer in active development and has been removed from the Microsoft website.<ref name=MSMathDownloadCenter>{{Cite web |url=https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15702 |title=Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 |website=Download Center |publisher=Microsoft |date=12 January 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429185125/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15702 |archive-date=29 April 2012}}</ref> 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).<ref name="ForOfficeDownloadCenter">{{Cite web |url = https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17786 |title = Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote |work = Download Center |publisher = Microsoft |date = 17 October 2010 |accessdate = 29 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url = https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/nzedu/free-microsoft-mathematics-add-in-for-word-and-onenote-released |title = Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released |work = Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog |publisher = Microsoft |date = 15 August 2010 |accessdate = 29 November 2010 |via = Blog Archive }}</ref>

Microsoft Math received the 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.<ref>{{Cite web |url = http://www.techlearning.com/article/15112 |title = Awards of Excellence Winners 2008 |work = Tech & Learning Magazine |date = 3 January 2009 |accessdate = 29 November 2010 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090212130954/http://techlearning.com/article/15112 |archive-date = 12 February 2009 |url-status = dead }}</ref>

Microsoft Math was retired on July 7, 2025.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=MicrosoftMath |number=1931103750753599946 |title=After enjoying our time with you for years, Math Solver will be retired on July 7, 2025. |date=June 6, 2025}}</ref>

== 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;<ref>{{cite web |title = Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download |work = Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog |publisher = Microsoft |date =2011-01-12 |url = https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/nzedu/microsoft-mathematics-4-0-released-for-free-download |via = Blog Archive }}</ref> 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''<ref name="NewsforMathematics">{{cite web |title=Nokia Mobile-Mathematics: A solution for mathematic failure in Tanzania? |url=https://newsformathematics.blogspot.com/2014/10/nokia-mobile-mathematics-solution-for.html |website=News for Mathematics |via=Blogger |publisher=IppMedia |date=5 January 2015 }}</ref><ref name="Schoolnet">{{cite web |title=Microsoft Math |url=http://www.schoolnet.org.za/schoolnet-at-work/projects/nokia-momath/ |website=SchoolNet South Africa |date=19 January 2015 }}</ref><ref name="WinBeta">{{cite news |last=Al-Riyami |first=Fahad |title=Microsoft releases new app to make learning math exciting |url=http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-releases-new-app-make-learning-math-exciting |newspaper=WinBeta |date=17 February 2015 }}</ref> *'''Microsoft Math in Bing app''' – Math helper as a feature within the Bing mobile app on iOS and Android platforms, released in August 2018<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-15|title=Bing app's Camera Intelligent Search can solve complex math problems in a snap|url=https://searchengineland.com/bing-apps-camera-intelligent-search-can-solve-complex-math-problems-in-a-snap-303853|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Search Engine Land}}</ref> * '''Microsoft Math Solver''' – Mobile app for iOS (first released in November 2019-No longer available in August 2024.)<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lu|first=Yumao|title=Microsoft Math – A free app to help with school math problems|url=https://www.producthunt.com/posts/microsoft-math|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Product Hunt}}</ref> and Android (first released in December 2019),<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-06|title=Microsoft Math Solver does what it says on the tin (APK Download)|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/06/microsoft-math-solver/|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Android Police}}</ref> 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 {{URL|1=https://mathsolver.microsoft.com}}.

== System requirements == The system requirements for Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 are:<ref name=MSMathDownloadCenter /> {| class="wikitable" ! Parameters ! Minimum requirements ! Recommended requirements |- | Processor | Pentium 500 MHz or equivalent | Pentium 1 GHz or equivalent |- | Operating system | colspan="2"|{{center|Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later}} |- | RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |- | Hard drive | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |65 MB free space |- | Graphics | 800 x 600 resolution, 8-bit color | 1024 x 768 resolution, 24-bit color |- | Other requirements |colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 |}

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== External links == *{{Official website|https://math.microsoft.com}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080205005926/http://www.microsoft.com/math/default.mspx Math Home] at the Wayback Machine (archived February 5, 2008) *[https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17786 Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote]

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