Help & Support

Welcome to the Mathway Algebra help center. Here you'll find everything you need to know about using our algebra calculator effectively.

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

  1. Navigate to the main calculator page
  2. Click in the input field to start typing your problem
  3. Use the virtual keyboard for mathematical symbols
  4. Click "Go" to solve your problem
  5. View the step-by-step solution

Using the Calculator

Input Methods

  • Keyboard Input: Type directly using your computer keyboard
  • Virtual Keyboard: Click buttons on the on-screen keyboard
  • Mathematical Symbols: Use the symbol buttons for special characters

Supported Operations

Basic Operations

  • • Addition (+)
  • • Subtraction (-)
  • • Multiplication (×)
  • • Division (÷)
  • • Exponents (^)

Advanced Functions

  • • Square root (√)
  • • Cube root (∛)
  • • Logarithms (log, ln)
  • • Trigonometric functions
  • • Absolute value (|x|)

Common Problems & Solutions

"Invalid expression" error

This usually means there's a syntax error in your input. Check for:

  • Unmatched parentheses or brackets
  • Missing operators between numbers
  • Invalid function syntax

Calculator not responding

Try these solutions:

  • Refresh the page
  • Clear your browser cache
  • Check your internet connection

Can't find a specific function

Our calculator supports most common algebraic functions. If you need a specific function:

  • Check the virtual keyboard for available symbols
  • Try alternative mathematical notation
  • Contact us for feature requests

Tips for Better Results

  • • Use parentheses to clarify the order of operations
  • • Be consistent with your notation (use * for multiplication)
  • • Start with simple problems to get familiar with the interface
  • • Use the step-by-step solutions to learn the process
  • • Double-check your input before clicking "Go"

Browser Compatibility

Mathway Algebra works best with modern web browsers. We recommend using:

  • Chrome (latest version)
  • Firefox (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)
  • Edge (latest version)

Still Need Help?

If you can't find the answer to your question here, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you succeed with algebra!

Contact Information

Email: support@mathway-algebra.com
Response Time: Within 24 hours
Hours: 24/7 support available