How to solve a math problem from a photo
Use the Upload button above to add a photo of a printed or handwritten question. Include the whole equation, any diagram, and the units. Then ask for the steps or ask the solver to explain a particular part of your work.
For a readable image
- Place the page on a flat surface and keep the full question in frame.
- Use good light and avoid glare, shadows, or blurry handwriting.
- If a page has several exercises, crop to the one you want help with.
- Check that the solver read each symbol correctly before trusting the answer.
Example of a question in a photo
If your image shows 2x + 3 = 11, subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8, then divide by 2. The result is x = 4. Substituting back gives 2(4) + 3 = 11.
You can ask the solver why the same operation is applied to both sides, or upload your own attempted steps for review.
When a photo is hard to read
A missing minus sign, exponent, or fraction bar can change the problem. Type the expression into the chat if the image is unclear, and check important calculations yourself.
You can also use the equation solver, algebra solver, or browse worked examples.