MATH 42 is an app that can explain math even to diehard humanities

The idea to create a powerful tutor app came to minds of two Berlin schoolchildren, Maxim and Rafael Nietzsche. During their high school years, they often helped their peers with their math homework and at some point decided that not only their classmates, but all schoolchildren in the world deserved help. Then the guys turned to their father for help, who supported their undertaking, and after 3, 5 years, the MATH 42 application appeared in the App Store. It was recently ported to Android.

The main feature of MATH 42 is the ability to solve any problems from the school mathematics course with lightning speed and explain in detail each step of the calculations. In addition, the application allows you to automatically build graphs and pass tests on various topics. But let's talk about everything in order.

Calculator

Calculator in MATH 42 is something in common between calculators of fractions and equations, engineering and the most ordinary. Its functionality is really impressive.

The application works with fractions, logarithms, trigonometric functions, integrals, equations of all grades and colors, derivatives, matrices, and so on. You can go on for a long time, but the main message is probably clear: MATH 42 is a mathematical monster capable of, if not everything, then a lot.

The data entry process is intuitive. For example, if you need to calculate the degree, then you type in a number and click on the button for adding a degree. If you need to edit something in a ready-made example, the cursor can be moved by tap to the desired place or by using the special arrows. If you still have problems when entering data, you can always refer to the animated instructions. To do this, just click on the "?" in the upper right corner.

The coolest thing is that MATH 42 can not only calculate the notorious integrals, but also explain how the result turned out. Moreover, there may be several solutions.

The application will decompose the whole process in steps and show the intermediate results of the calculation. At the same time, for each stage of the calculation, there is a laconic but informative help with examples. In each explanation, you will find several hyperlinks to the mathematical concepts mentioned. You can walk along these links for a very long time, since there is more than enough help information in MATH 42.

In addition, for any example, several additional options are offered to choose from, which, depending on the type of task, may differ. So, in an equation with two variables, it is possible to find each of them separately or to simplify the expression. In the example with the product of two fractions to choose from, they will offer to factor them, reduce and find the derivative. And for any function there is an opportunity to build an interactive graph.

Exercises and tests

The MATH 42 application is useful not only for solving homework, but also for testing your own knowledge. There is an exercise section in two parts. The first is called "Training". It offers to test your math skills and practice solving problems from different areas of mathematics.

Themes are categorized into eight difficulty levels. On the first, you will add, multiply, or find a common denominator, and on the last, you will integrate the fractional-rational function and solve quadratic equations. After each answer, regardless of its correctness, you can see the explanation of the solution.

In the "Test" section, in fact, everything is offered the same as in the "Workout". The only difference is the lack of explanations and the availability of response statistics.

MATH 42 can be a powerful tool for mastering the finer points of mathematics. Of course, first of all, it should be recommended to schoolchildren and their parents, but the application will also be very useful for students at the beginning of their studies.

Of course, it can be said that students will use MATH 42 as a cheat when doing their homework. And most likely, some of them will. But for those who really want to understand the subject, this application will become an indispensable assistant.