Solve equations, simplify expressions, factor polynomials, and perform algebraic operations step-by-step
Try solving: 3x - 5 = 16, x² + 4x - 5 = 0, 2(x + 3) = 4x - 2
Focus on distributive property, combining like terms, and factoring techniques
The word "algebra" comes from the Arabic word "al-jabr" meaning "reunion of broken parts."