Software:Microsoft Math Solver

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Short description: MS Windows application for solving maths problems
Microsoft Math Solver
MSmathsolver.png
Developer(s)Microsoft
Stable release(s)
Android23.3.401205602 / December 5, 2022; 19 months ago (2022-12-05)[1]
iOS1.0.23 / March 17, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-03-17)[2]
Office2.0.040811.01 / December 20, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-12-20)[3]
WebRolling
PlatformWeb platform, iOS, Android, Microsoft Office
TypeMathematical software
LicenseFreeware
Websitemath.microsoft.com

Microsoft Math Solver (formerly Microsoft Mathematics and Microsoft Math) is an entry-level educational app that solves math and science problems. Developed and maintained by Microsoft, it is 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[4] and was called Microsoft Mathematics 4.0. It is no longer in active development and has been removed from the Microsoft website.[5] A related freeware add-in, called "Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote," is also available from Microsoft and offers comparable functionality (Word 2007 or higher is required).[3][6]

Microsoft Math received the 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.[7]

Features

Microsoft Math contains features that are designed to assist in solving mathematics, science, and tech-related problems, as well as to educate the user. The application features such tools as a graphing calculator and a unit converter. It also includes 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;[8] 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[9][10][11]
  • Microsoft Math in Bing app – Math helper as a feature within the Bing mobile app on iOS and Android platforms, released in August 2018[12]
  • Microsoft Math SolverMobile app for iOS (first released in November 2019)[13] and Android (first released in December 2019),[14] 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 mathsolver.microsoft.com.

System requirements

The system requirements for Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 are:[5]

Parameters Minimum requirements Recommended requirements
Processor Pentium 500 MHz or equivalent Pentium 1 GHz or equivalent
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later
RAM 256 MB 512 MB
Hard drive 65 MB free space
Graphics 800 x 600 resolution, 8-bit color 1024 x 768 resolution, 24-bit color
Other requirements .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

See also

References

  1. "Microsoft Maths Solver". Google Play Store. Google. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.math. 
  2. "Microsoft Math Solver – HW app". iOS App Store. Apple. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-math-solver/id1483962204?_branch_match_id=680484335697283429. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote". Download Center. Microsoft. 17 October 2010. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17786. Retrieved 29 November 2010. 
  4. Sharma, Trishna (11 January 2011). "Microsoft Releases Mathematics 4.0". TechGenie. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150223212014/http://news.techgenie.com/softwares/microsoft-releases-mathematics-4-0/. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0". Microsoft. 12 January 2011. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15702. 
  6. "Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released". Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog. Microsoft. 15 August 2010. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/nzedu/free-microsoft-mathematics-add-in-for-word-and-onenote-released. Retrieved 29 November 2010. 
  7. "Awards of Excellence Winners 2008". Tech & Learning Magazine. 3 January 2009. http://www.techlearning.com/article/15112. Retrieved 29 November 2010. 
  8. "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download". Microsoft New Zealand Education Blog. Microsoft. 2011-01-12. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/nzedu/microsoft-mathematics-4-0-released-for-free-download. 
  9. "Nokia Mobile-Mathematics: A solution for mathematic failure in Tanzania?". IppMedia. 5 January 2015. https://newsformathematics.blogspot.com/2014/10/nokia-mobile-mathematics-solution-for.html. 
  10. "Microsoft Math". 19 January 2015. http://www.schoolnet.org.za/schoolnet-at-work/projects/nokia-momath/. 
  11. Al-Riyami, Fahad (17 February 2015). "Microsoft releases new app to make learning math exciting". WinBeta. http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-releases-new-app-make-learning-math-exciting. 
  12. "Bing app's Camera Intelligent Search can solve complex math problems in a snap". 2018-08-15. https://searchengineland.com/bing-apps-camera-intelligent-search-can-solve-complex-math-problems-in-a-snap-303853. 
  13. Lu, Yumao. "Microsoft Math – A free app to help with school math problems". https://www.producthunt.com/posts/microsoft-math. 
  14. "Microsoft Math Solver does what it says on the tin (APK Download)". 2019-12-06. https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/06/microsoft-math-solver/. 

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