simple past tense and past participle of solve
"The detective finally solved the case after days of investigation."
In plain English: To solve something means to find an answer or finish fixing it completely so there are no more problems left.
"The team finally solved the mystery after finding the missing clue in his pocket."
Having a solution, having been explained or answered.
"The complex math problem was finally solved after hours of intense studying."
In plain English: Solved means that a problem has been completely fixed and there are no more issues left to deal with.
"The difficult math problem has finally been solved, and we can all relax now."
Usage: Use "solved" to describe problems that have found an answer rather than questions that have received one. This adjective typically modifies issues like math puzzles or mysteries instead of abstract inquiries such as riddles about life's meaning.