Solve Complex Equations by Browsing Them With These Google Apps

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A new Google Lens feature is coming to help students learn math and STEM-related topics. To use the new Homework search mode, all you have to do is scan the equation you need to solve. It will be available on the Google Lens Android app and through Google Visual Search in Google Photos, Google Assistant and the Google iOS app. It is now also available on Google’s Socratic Education app for Android and iOS.

While the Homework Assistant feature solves the scanned equations for you, it doesn’t just give you the correct answer. Both Google Lens and Socratic describe and explain the necessary steps to help you learn how to resolve issues on your own. They also provide links specific to the type of equation you are working on. For example, if you view a linear equation asking you to solve for x, such as “x-4 = 10,” the results will include links to online tutorials or even YouTube videos explaining how to solve similar math problems.

Google has also created interactive 3D models of “over 100 STEM concepts” that educators and students can use as visual aids. The models can be accessed from the Google Lens homework mode and the Google Search app on Android and iOS .

How to get help with math and science using Google Visual Search

Google Lens Homework Mode is not yet available, but Google has already outlined how to use it when it comes up:

  1. Open the Google Lens app ( Android ) or use Google Visual Search on Google Photos ( Android , iOS ), Google Assistant ( Android ), or the Google iOS app.
  2. Go to Homework Mode in the bottom menu – this is the graduation cap icon.
  3. Take a snapshot of a math or scientific equation that you need help with. Click to highlight a specific equation if asked.
  4. A new menu will appear explaining how to solve the problem step by step, as well as links to additional learning resources (such as the 3D Model Viewer) if available.

If you don’t want to wait for Google …

The Socratic Education app also uses the same feature and is available right now. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Install Socratic app ( Android , iOS ).
  2. Open the app and take a picture of your homework.
  3. Use your finger to highlight the specific equation you need help with.
  4. The app will show you how to solve the equation and provide links to other helpful resources and guides it finds on the Internet.

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