New research details an intriguing new way to solve "unsolvable" algebra problems that go beyond the fourth degree – something that has generally been deemed impossible using traditional methods for ...

We have looked at how to solve equations with one unknown value, but what happens when there are two unknown values? An equation with two unknown values will have infinitely many solutions. or \(x=100 ...

Just a few months ago, instant equation solver PhotoMath hit the iOS and Windows Phone platforms, promising the ability to instantly solve math equations simply by using the phone's camera. Now ...

An equation with brackets must be expanded before it is solved. An understanding of expanding brackets is essential when solving equations with brackets. Some equations include a set of brackets. When ...

Stanford mathematician Keith Devlin talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the idea of using logic and quantitative reasoning puzzles to screen job applicants in the high-tech industry. Long a niche ...

Facing frightened and frustrated parents who cannot find formula to feed their newborns, President Joe Biden wants to show he is taking bold action that would address the urgent need. On Wednesday he ...

Unless you do it in your day to day job, math can be very easy to avoid once you graduate from school. Suddenly those long, complicated equations that your math teacher swore would be trivial are so ...

A mathematical brain teaser challenges people to solve the matchstick equation in just two moves. The puzzle uses matchsticks to create an equation that shows 3 + 3 = 8 and instructs viewers to make ...