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Solve a Math Problem and Teach Me the Method

Use this when you are stuck on a math or science problem and want to learn the method. It guides you one step at a time, shows where your attempt went wrong and ends with two practice problems.

Works inChatGPTClaudeGemini

Help me understand this problem, not just get the answer. Subject and level: [E.G. ALGEBRA, GRADE 9] The problem: [PASTE IT] What I tried: [MY WORK, EVEN IF WRONG] First, ask me what I think the first step is. Then guide me one step at a time, explaining why each step works and what rule it uses. Show where my attempt went wrong. At the end, give me two similar problems to try myself with the answers hidden until I ask.

Tip: Try the two practice problems before you ask for the answers.

What to fill in

Before you send it, replace the parts in [square brackets] with your own details:

  • Paste it
  • My work, even if wrong

How to use this prompt

  1. Press Copy this prompt.
  2. Open ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini and paste it into a new chat.
  3. Replace the [BRACKETS] with your details, then send it.
  4. If the first answer is close but not right, reply with what to change. Short follow-ups work well.

Everything here is free. The free versions of the big chat tools are enough. Keep private details such as account numbers, passwords and full addresses out of any AI chat.

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