Algebrator by Softmath is basically a worksheet where students can enter problems to be solved. It can also be used by teachers to create homework hand outs or exams. This program can handle simple algebra problems but cannot work with logarithms or linear equations with more than two equations and rounds infinite numbers (such as 1/3).
This program does not offer instruction; it is merely a tool to help with homework and solving equations. It has the ability to create simple graphs and can function as a calculator.
This product does what it advertises, which is solving equations. We did find it a bit difficult to use, we entered our sample problem and received the solution, but it took us a while to figure out how to get the steps to display instead of just the answer.
For the price you could obtain Microsoft’s Student and get what this software offers plus assistance with every school subject and math beyond algebra.
Manufacturer: Softmath
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