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Wolfram alpha is much better for the purpose you describe than a generative LLM. The “show steps” button costs $5/mth.
I’ve experimented with it for math (was stuck on a Project Euler problem, it did give me the algorithm but absolutely flounced it’s sample calculation), and it can get some stuff right, but provide an incorrect explanation. Or fuck up a numerical calculation entirely.
Depending on what you are pursuing a degree in, another thing to keep in mind is that math conceptually builds on itself. If you are just trying to survive a math credit it’s like Cliff’s Noting a book for a paper - nothing will stick for you long term using AI.
What class is it? PatrickJMT is good if you’ve gone to calculus.
WA was too inacurrate for me to use when i was college, asking the actual question was found on some sites word for word.