Can you solve the equation shown?
Use the "Level" button to change your level.
You can choose from levels 1 to 8.
In each case the number of steps required will be indicated.
Please note - we are aware that, for a few users, the Equation Buster isn't displaying its content correctly - we are currently working on this.
Software/Applets used on this page
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Equation Buster is a suite of activities designed by MathsNet and programmed by www.davidviner.com and orginally developed for www.mathsnetgcse.com. You can solve equations set for you at various difficulty levels.
In every case the emphasis is not only on finding the solution but on finding the best steps to get you there. Usually a single tick indicates the correct answer; a double tick indicates the correct answer found in a minimum number of steps. For a quick start guide in pdf format, written for GCSE, click here
This page uses jsMath.
If you have problems with the display not showing the equations properly then please download the special TeX fonts from jsMath. To install the fonts see the instructions here.
In every case the emphasis is not only on finding the solution but on finding the best steps to get you there. Usually a single tick indicates the correct answer; a double tick indicates the correct answer found in a minimum number of steps. For a quick start guide in pdf format, written for GCSE, click here
This page uses jsMath.
If you have problems with the display not showing the equations properly then please download the special TeX fonts from jsMath. To install the fonts see the instructions here.
Glossary
equation
A statement that two mathematical expressions are equal.
The probability density function
solution
the answer to a problem.
solve
To find the answer or solution to a problem.