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Microsoft Math Solver
Developer(s)Microsoft
Stable release(s)
Android1.0.135 / August 22, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-08-22)[citation needed]
iOS1.0.16 / August 23, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-08-23)[citation needed]
Windows4.0 / January 12, 2011; 14 years ago (2011-01-12)[1]
Web platformN/A / N/A
PlatformWeb platform, iOS, Android, Windows, 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[2] and was called Microsoft Mathematics 4.0. While no longer in active development, it can be downloaded from the Microsoft website.[1] A related freeware add-in, called Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote, was also available from Microsoft and offers comparable functionality (Word 2007 or higher is required).[3][4]

Microsoft Math received the 2008 Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine.[5]

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 – Available only in Microsoft Student 2006
  • Microsoft Math 2.0 – Available only in Microsoft Student 2007
  • Microsoft Math 3.0 – Available as a standalone purchasable product. Includes calculus support, digital ink recognition features and a special display mode for video projectors. The first and only version of Microsoft Math to require product activation.[6]
  • Encarta Calculator – A scaled-down version of Microsoft Math 3.0, available as part of Microsoft Student 2008.
  • Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 – The first freeware version, released in 32-bit and 64-bit editions in January 2011.[7] It features a Ribbon interface.
  • 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[8][9][10]
  • Microsoft Math in Bing app – Math helper as a feature within the Bing mobile app on iOS and Android platforms, released in August 2018[11]
  • Microsoft Math Solver – Mobile app for iOS (first released in November 2019)[12] and Android (first released in December 2019.)[13] 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 math.microsoft.com.

System requirements

The system requirements for Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 are:[1]

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. ^ a b c "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0". Download Center. Microsoft. 12 January 2011.
  2. ^ Sharma, Trishna (11 January 2011). "Microsoft Releases Mathematics 4.0". TechGenie. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Download details: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote". Microsoft Download Center. Microsoft Corporation. 17 October 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  4. ^ "Free: Microsoft Mathematics Add-In for Word and OneNote released". Microsoft New Zealand Education blog. Microsoft Corporation. 15 August 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Awards of Excellence Winners 2008". Tech & Learning Magazine. 3 January 2009. Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  6. ^ "Activate your Microsoft games and mapping programs (Revision 9.1)". Microsoft Support. Microsoft Corporation. 25 June 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2010.
  7. ^ "Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 released for free download". TechNet Blogs. Microsoft. 2011-01-12.
  8. ^ Mathematics, News for (5 January 2015). "Nokia Mobile-Mathematics: A solution for mathematic failure in Tanzania?". News for Mathematics.
  9. ^ Net, School (19 January 2015). "Microsoft Math". Schoolnet South Africa.
  10. ^ Al-Riyami, Fahad (17 February 2015). "Microsoft releases new app to make learning math exciting". WinBeta.
  11. ^ https://searchengineland.com/bing-apps-camera-intelligent-search-can-solve-complex-math-problems-in-a-snap-303853
  12. ^ https://www.producthunt.com/posts/microsoft-math
  13. ^ https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/12/06/microsoft-math-solver/
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