Simple Equations Solver (Linear)
Solve Your Equation
About the Linear Equation Solver
Simple equation solver helps you understand how to solve linear equations with one unknown variable (commonly $x$, but any single letter can be used). It handles equations involving:
- Basic Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Numbers: Integers, decimals, and fractions (e.g., $1/2$, $3/4$).
- Parentheses (Brackets): For grouping terms, which will be expanded using the distributive property.
- Fractions with Variables: Such as $x/2$ or $(2x-1)/5$.
- Use a single letter for the unknown variable (e.g.,
x,y,a,m). The solver will attempt to identify it. - Use
=to separate the left-hand side (LHS) from the right-hand side (RHS). - For multiplication, you can use
*or write it implicitly, e.g.,2xis2*x,3(x+1)is3*(x+1). - For fractions, use
/, e.g.,1/2or(x+1)/(x-2). Ensure numerators/denominators with multiple terms are in parentheses.
2x + 5 = 113(y - 2) = y + 4a/2 + 3 = a/4 - 11/3 * (m - 6) - 1/4 * (5m + 4) = -3(x+3)/4 = (x-3)/5 + 2
The solver will show intermediate steps like simplifying each side, distributing, clearing fractions (by multiplying by LCM), moving terms, and finally isolating the variable. After finding a solution, it will also verify the answer by substituting it back into the original equation.