An AI algebra tutor: from your first equation to quadratics

TutorAura · Updated 22 October 2026

Algebra is where many students first feel lost in math, usually because one idea didn't quite land and everything after builds on it. TutorAura's AI algebra tutor finds that gap. It explains each idea one step at a time, checks your handwritten working on a whiteboard, and gives you practice that targets what you found hard.

It covers what's usually taught in pre-algebra, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 (or the algebra in GCSE and IGCSE Maths). For maths more broadly, see our AI math tutor.

Key takeaways

Builds algebra from the foundations up, filling gaps as it finds them.
Checks your working line by line and shows where it went wrong.
Covers equations, inequalities, graphs, systems, exponents, factoring and quadratics.
Gives similar practice questions until the method is secure.

Example: solving a linear equation

Solve $3x + 7 = 22$ .

Goal: get $x$ on its own. The tutor asks: "What's happening to $x$ ?" It's multiplied by 3, then 7 is added.
Undo in reverse order. Subtract 7 from both sides: $3x = 15$ .
Divide both sides by 3: $x = 5$ .
Check: $3(5) + 7 = 22$ . Correct.

The key idea, do the same to both sides, comes back in every algebra topic, so the tutor makes sure it's secure before moving on.

Example: factoring a quadratic

Solve $x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0$ .

Look for two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5: 2 and 3.
Factor: $(x + 2)(x + 3) = 0$ .
If two things multiply to zero, one of them must be zero: $x = -2$ or $x = -3$ .

When a quadratic doesn't factor neatly, the tutor shows the quadratic formula, $x = \dfrac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$ , and how the discriminant tells you how many solutions to expect. Our topic guide on quadratic equations has more practice.

What it covers

Stage	Topics
Pre-algebra	Variables and expressions, order of operations, negative numbers, simplifying, one-step equations
Algebra 1	Multi-step equations, inequalities, slope and graphing lines, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, factoring, simple quadratics
Algebra 2	Quadratic functions, complex numbers, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences

Courses differ between schools and countries, so tell the tutor what your class is studying. We don't claim full coverage of any curriculum.

Finding the gap

If you're struggling with systems of equations, the real problem might be rearranging a linear equation, or working with negative numbers. The tutor notices patterns in your mistakes and, when it helps, goes back a step: a few quick questions on the underlying skill, then back to the topic you started with. It also keeps short notes on what you find tricky so it can revisit those ideas in later sessions.

Graphs on the whiteboard

Algebra and graphs go together. You can sketch a line or a parabola on the whiteboard and ask whether it's right: does the line cross the $y$ -axis at the right point, is the slope positive or negative, where are the roots of the quadratic? Drawing it yourself, then checking, builds a much stronger picture than looking at a finished graph.

Practising effectively

Mixing different types of problems in one practice session (so you have to decide which method to use) helps you remember methods longer than doing twenty of the same kind in a row. The tutor can mix questions this way. See interleaved practice for the research behind it.

Frequently asked questions

Does it cover Algebra 1 and Algebra 2?

Yes, along with pre-algebra and the algebra in GCSE and IGCSE Maths. Tell it what your class is studying.

Can it check my handwritten working?

Yes. Write your steps on the whiteboard and it finds the first step that went wrong.

Will it just solve my homework?

It guides you through the steps and asks you to do each one. You can ask for a full worked example when you need one.

How much does it cost?

There's a 3-day free trial with no card needed, then $15 a month for every subject.

An AI math tutor that teaches, not just answers

Step-by-step maths help from times tables to calculus: it asks questions, checks each step and reads your handwriting.

Check your math work and find exactly where it went wrong

Write your working on the whiteboard; the tutor checks each line, finds the first mistake and helps you fix it.

Quadratic equations

Solve quadratics by factorising, the quadratic formula and completing the square; use the discriminant and vertex form.

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Angles, triangles, circles, area, volume, trigonometry and proofs, worked through on a whiteboard you draw on.