AI is accelerating a conversation around how math instruction should put more emphasis on using numbers to solve real-world problems.

A Singapore math problem has gone viral, leaving many asking, "When is Cheryl's Birthday?" ABC News' Gio Benitez solves the puzzle in a step-by-step video guide.

But what if you could use your smartphone to solve equations by pointing the camera at the problem in your textbook instead of using a graphing calculator? That is the idea behind PhotoMath.

At its core, problem-solving is about understanding the challenge, designing a solution and ensuring its effective execution.