# Microsoft Math Solver

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{{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](/source/Google_Play_Store) }}</ref>

  | branch2  = iOS
  | version2 = 1.0.23
  | date2    = {{start date and age|2021|03|17}}<!--You need to expand the version history to see the date--><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](/source/iOS_App_Store) |publisher=[Apple](/source/Apple_Inc.) |access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref>

  | branch3  = [Office](/source/Microsoft_Office)
  | version3 = 2.0.040811.01
  | date3    = {{Start date and age|2019|12|20}}<ref name="ForOfficeDownloadCenter" />

  | branch4  = Web
  | version4 = [Rolling](/source/Rolling_release)

  | branch5  = Discontinued
  | state = July 7, 2025

  }}
| developer = [Microsoft](/source/Microsoft)
| platform = [Web platform](/source/Web_platform), [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)), [Microsoft Office](/source/Microsoft_Office)
| genre = [Mathematical software](/source/Mathematical_software)
| license = [Freeware](/source/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](/source/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](/source/web_platform) and [mobile device](/source/mobile_device)s.

Microsoft Math was originally released as a bundled part of [Microsoft Student](/source/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](/source/freeware) add-in, called "Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for [Word](/source/Microsoft_Word) and [OneNote](/source/Microsoft_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](/source/graphing_calculator) and a [unit converter](/source/unit_converter). It also included a [triangle](/source/triangle) solver and an [equation](/source/equation) solver that provides step-by-step solutions to each problem.

== Versions ==
* '''Microsoft Math 1.0''': Part of [Microsoft Student](/source/Microsoft_Student) 2006
* '''Microsoft Math 2.0''': Part of Microsoft Student 2007
* '''Microsoft Math 3.0''': Standalone commercial product that requires [product activation](/source/product_activation); includes calculus support, digital ink recognition features and a special display mode for [video projector](/source/video_projector)s
* '''Encarta Calculator''': Lite version of Microsoft Math 3.0; part of Microsoft Student 2008
* '''Microsoft Mathematics 4.0''' (removed): The first [freeware](/source/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](/source/Ribbon_(computing))
*'''Microsoft Math for Windows Phone''' (removed): A branded mobile application for [Windows Phone](/source/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](/source/Blogger_(service))
  |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](/source/Mobile_app) for [iOS](/source/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](/source/Android_(operating_system)) (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](/source/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](/source/web_app) 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](/source/Central_processing_unit)
| [Pentium](/source/Pentium_compatible_processor) 500&nbsp;MHz or equivalent
| Pentium 1&nbsp;GHz or equivalent
|-
| [Operating system](/source/Operating_system)
| colspan="2"|{{center|Microsoft [Windows XP](/source/Windows_XP) [SP3](/source/Windows_XP) or later}}
|-
| [RAM](/source/Random_access_memory)
| 256 MB
| 512 MB
|-
| [Hard drive](/source/Hard_drive)
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |65 MB free space
|-
| Graphics
| 800 x 600 resolution, [8-bit color](/source/8-bit_color)
| 1024 x 768 resolution, [24-bit color](/source/24-bit_color)
|-
| Other requirements
|colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |[.NET Framework](/source/.NET_Framework) 3.5 SP1
|}

== See also ==
*[Grapher](/source/Grapher)
*[Maple (software)](/source/Maple_(software))
*[Symbolab](/source/Symbolab)
*[Wolfram Mathematica](/source/Wolfram_Mathematica)
*[WolframAlpha](/source/WolframAlpha)

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== 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](/source/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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