Find out how to solve simultaneous equations using a graph in this Bitesize KS3 maths video.

These higher-degree equations are much more difficult, of course; but part of the reason solutions didn't come easily was that algebra was tied to words and concrete images for such a very long time.

The Balance Model: Hindrance or Support for the Solving of Linear Equations with One Unknown, Educational Studies in Mathematics, Vol. 49, No. 3 (2002), pp. 341-359 ...

The same thing happens with the Pythagorean theorem, where in school, most examples end up solving out to Pythagorean triples, the small set of integer values that work cleanly into the Pythagorean ...

A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. Here's the secret.

Mathematicians have devised a new way to solve higher-order polynomial equations, ushering in a 'dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra'.

Still, Docs can solve basic math problems while you're working on your go-to Chromebook or laptop. We show you how to solve simple math equations on Google Docs.