3.2. Common Math Notation¶
3.2.1. Superscripts¶
Code |
Meaning |
---|---|
$2x^3$
|
One character |
$2x^{12}$
|
More than one character |
$2x^{12^x}$
|
Power raised to a power |
3.2.2. Subscripts¶
Code |
Meaning |
---|---|
$x_1$
|
One character |
$x_{12}$
|
More than one character |
${{x_1}_2}$
|
Sub 1, sub 2 |
3.2.3. Greek Symbols¶
Code |
Meaning |
---|---|
$\pi$
|
Pi symbol |
$\alpha$
|
Alpha symbol |
3.2.4. Trigonometric Functions¶
Code |
Meaning |
---|---|
$\sin{x}$
|
Sine |
$\cos{y}$
|
Cosine |
3.2.5. Log Functions¶
Code |
Meaning |
---|---|
$\log_{10}{x}$
|
Base 10 logarithmic function |
$\ln{y}$
|
Natural logarithmic function |
3.2.6. Square Roots¶
Code |
Meaning |
---|---|
$\sqrt{2}$
|
Square root of 2 |
$\sqrt[3]{2}$
|
Cube root of 2 |
$\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$
|
Square root of a function |
$\sqrt{1+\sqrt{x}}$
|
Square root of a square root |
3.2.7. Fractions¶
Code |
Meaning |
---|---|
$\frac{2}{3}$
|
Small fraction 2/3 |
$\displaystyle{\frac{2}{3}}$
|
Large fraction 2/3 |
$\frac{x}{x^2+x+1}$
|
Fraction of a function |
$\sqrt{\frac{x}{x^2+x+1}}$
|
Square root of a fraction |