MyOpenMath Answers and Help
MyOpenMath is free, but it is not forgiving. Problems are generated with different numbers for each student, and answers have to be typed in a specific syntax. Many correct answers are marked wrong because of how they were entered. This page covers how the platform works, the entry rules that cost the most points, and how we help.
Quick Answer
Yes, we help with MyOpenMath. Because questions are algorithmically generated, a static answer key doesn’t exist. Our human experts complete MyOpenMath homework, quizzes and exams in Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Geometry and Statistics, with an A/B grade guarantee or your money back.
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Table of Contents
- What Is MyOpenMath?
- Choose Your Subject
- How MyOpenMath Answers Are Entered
- Where Students Lose Points
- Examples
- How We Help
- FAQ
What Is MyOpenMath?
MyOpenMath is an open educational resource, available at no cost to students, that provides managed hosting of the open-source IMathAS online assessment software. Per its own classroom overview, it delivers homework, quizzes and tests with immediate feedback on algorithmically generated questions that have numerical or algebraic expression answers. Colleges use it to supplement on-campus courses, in hybrid courses and in fully online ones, often with pre-built courses based on open textbooks.
That is why the experience differs from paid platforms such as MyLab Math. The content is free, but the grading is just as strict about how you type an answer. For a side-by-side comparison, see MyOpenMath vs. MyLab Math.
Choose Your Subject
Pick your course for subject-specific help:
| Subject | Common Courses |
|---|---|
| MyOpenMath Algebra | Beginning, Intermediate and College Algebra |
| MyOpenMath Precalculus | Precalculus, Trigonometry, College Algebra and Trig |
| MyOpenMath Calculus | Calculus I, II and III, Business Calculus |
| MyOpenMath Geometry | Geometry, including proof-based courses |
| MyOpenMath Statistics | Intro, Business and Biostatistics |
We also help with other MyOpenMath courses, such as Finite Math, Discrete Math and Linear Algebra. For general service pages, see Algebra Homework Help, Calculus Homework Help and Statistics Homework Help.
How MyOpenMath Answers Are Entered
MyOpenMath’s own Entering Answers page lists the rules. The ones that matter most:
| Answer Type | How to Enter It |
|---|---|
| Decimals | At least 3 decimal places for inexact values, unless the problem says otherwise |
| Fractions | Type 2/3. Fractions need reducing only on reduced-fraction problems, and improper fractions are accepted |
| Mixed numbers | Type 5_1/3, with the fractional part reduced. Improper fractions are not accepted on these problems |
| Special values | DNE for does not exist, oo for infinity, -oo for negative infinity |
| Calculations | Use ^ for exponents, as in 3^2, and type pi for π. Examples: sqrt(4), sin(pi), log(100) |
| Algebraic expressions | Use the indicated variables and put parentheses around function inputs. Algebraically equivalent forms are accepted unless the problem says otherwise |
Always click Preview before you submit. It shows how the system reads your entry. “Syntax ok” means the entry can be parsed, though it may still be wrong, and “syntax error” usually means a missing parenthesis or the wrong variables.
Where Students Lose Points
| Entered | Enter Instead | Why |
|---|---|---|
| sqrt x+3 | sqrt(x+3) | Function inputs need parentheses |
| sin^2(x) | (sin(x))^2 | The first form displays correctly but does not evaluate correctly |
| tan^-1(1) | arctan(1) | Inverse trig is entered with arc names |
| 4/3 on a mixed-number problem | 1_1/3 | Improper fractions are not accepted there |
| 1/x(x+1) | 1/(x(x+1)) | Without the outer parentheses, only x is in the denominator |
| A rounded decimal | 3 or more decimal places | Fewer places can fall outside the allowed tolerance |
Your instructor sets how many tries each problem allows, so check the assignment settings before you start. Entry mistakes cost the same on a quiz or exam as they do on homework, with less time to catch them.
MyOpenMath Examples
Recent MyOpenMath assignments:
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Homework 53, 100%
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How We Help
Every assignment we complete is done by a human expert working inside your account. Here’s why we use human experts instead of AI. In practice, that means:
- Homework, quizzes, exams and full-course support in any MyOpenMath subject
- Answers entered in the syntax the platform expects, checked with Preview before submitting
- Catch-up work when assignments are past due
- Support for MyOpenMath launched from your school’s learning system, or by direct login
All work is covered by our A/B grade guarantee. Compare with other platforms we support: ALEKS, Hawkes Learning and MyLab Math.
MyOpenMath FAQ
Is there a MyOpenMath answer key I can use?
No. Questions are algorithmically generated, so each student sees different numbers and a static key can’t match. See why the MyOpenMath answer key doesn’t exist.
How is MyOpenMath different from ALEKS or MyLab Math?
MyOpenMath is free to students and runs on open-source IMathAS software, while ALEKS and MyLab Math are paid commercial platforms. The challenge is similar: strict answer entry and individualized problems.
Why was my correct answer marked wrong?
Usually it is the entry: missing parentheses, a mixed number where an improper fraction was required (or the reverse), too few decimal places, or an expression like sin^2(x) that displays correctly but does not evaluate correctly.
What does “syntax error” mean?
It usually means a missing parenthesis or the wrong variables. Use the Preview button before submitting. “Syntax ok” means the entry can be read, not that the answer is right.
When do I enter oo or DNE?
Type oo for infinity, -oo for negative infinity and DNE for does not exist, but only in the special cases where a problem calls for them. Check the problem’s entry instructions.
Can you take over my entire MyOpenMath course?
Yes. We handle single assignments or the full course. Include your deadline when you request a quote, and tell us if your school runs a different IMathAS-based site.
Do you guarantee grades on MyOpenMath?
Yes. Our A/B grade guarantee covers the work we complete. If we don’t deliver the agreed grade, you get a refund under the terms on that page.
Ready to Finish MyOpenMath?
If entry syntax, limited tries or timed quizzes are costing you points, we can take it from here. Get your free quote and we’ll reply with clear pricing, usually within hours.