Mathway is an AI-powered math solver and calculator that shows the full method behind each solution. Students type a problem or upload a photo of handwritten or printed work, pick a subject, and get a step-by-step breakdown. It covers Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, Finite Math, Linear Algebra, Chemistry and Physics, and includes more than 59 free calculators for equations, factoring, derivatives, graphing and statistics. Using it is free without signing up, and an optional subscription gives access to the full work shown for every step. Mathway is backed by Chegg and has solved over 5 billion problems.
It is built for students, from a middle schooler stuck on fractions to a college learner working through multivariable calculus. Parents helping with homework and tutors preparing explanations can use the step breakdowns, and adult learners returning to math can follow the logic from the beginning. Because it is a dedicated math solver rather than a general chatbot, each subject uses a solving method suited to how it is taught.
Typical uses include photographing a worksheet or textbook problem so the solver reads it without retyping complex equations, and solving an equation or factoring an expression with a dedicated calculator. Students graph functions, take derivatives, run statistics, and check chemistry and physics problems. Learners studying for an exam work through problems and read each step, which builds understanding over time instead of just completing the assignment. Instructors can use the breakdowns as worked examples to show how an algebra or statistics problem is approached.
