AI Word Problem Solver

What Is a Math Word Problem?

A math word problem describes a real-world scenario and asks you to find an unknown quantity using mathematical reasoning. The challenge is not just the math itself — it is translating the written description into equations that can be solved.

This tool reads the problem in plain English and works through it step by step, showing both the setup (how the problem is translated into math) and the solution.

Types of Word Problems Supported

Rate, distance, and time

• "A train travels at 80 mph for 2.5 hours. How far does it go?"
• "Two cars leave from the same point in opposite directions. When are they 300 miles apart?"

Mixture and concentration

• "How many liters of a 40% acid solution must be added to 10 liters of a 20% solution to get a 30% solution?"

Work and rates

• "Pipe A fills a tank in 4 hours, Pipe B in 6 hours. How long to fill it together?"

Percentage and proportion

• "A store marks up items by 25% then applies a 10% discount. What is the net change?"

Age and number problems

• "Sarah is twice as old as Tom. In 5 years, their combined age will be 49. How old are they now?"

Geometry and area

• "A rectangular garden is 3 meters longer than it is wide. Its area is 54 m². Find its dimensions."

Profit, loss, and interest

• "An investment of $5000 grows at 4% annual compound interest. What is it worth after 8 years?"

How to Write a Good Prompt

• Include all the numbers and units — don't paraphrase; paste or type the full problem
• State what you're solving for — e.g. "find the speed of the slower car"
• For multi-part problems — include all parts; the AI will answer each one

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it show the working, or just the answer? It always shows step-by-step working — how the problem is set up as equations, each algebraic step, and the final answer with units.

Can it handle problems with multiple unknowns? Yes — it will set up a system of equations and solve simultaneously when needed.

What if I mistyped a number? Re-submit the corrected problem. You can also ask "what if the speed was 60 mph instead?" to explore variations.

Can it solve problems involving graphs or diagrams? Text-based problems work best. For geometric problems, describe the shape and measurements in words.