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