a2+b2=c2

Math functions need to be within either math tags \(a^2+b^2=c^2\) or double dollar signs $$a^2+b^2=c^2$$. The difference being, the math tag can be used inline and the double dollar sign will put the equation on it's own line and centered on the page.

Examplea2+b2=c2


For exponents, you want to use the ^ symbol. So Ax would be written like this: A^x. If the exponent contains more than one character, you need to encase them in curly brackets {} so Axyz would be written like A^{xyz}.

For subscripts, you want to use the _ symbol. So Ax would be written like this: A_x. If the subscript contains more than one character, you need to encase them in curly brackets {} so Axyz would be written like A_{xyz}.

Operators work as expected, you can use + - * / within the math tags to add, subtract, multiply and divide. A+B*C/D looks like A+BC/D

Symbols such as and π are written using LaTeX commands. The two used previously are \sqrt and \pi. A complete list of LaTeX symbols can be found here. So, for example if you typed this within math tags \sqrt[2]{144*2} you would get this:21442

Other Examples

f(x)=F(x)+g(x)

1232

A2+B2=C2

(nk=1akbk)2(nk=1a2k)(nk=1b2k)


Specific Example taken from this manual

Asv=(AsdSnw)Ivol

Where:

  • Asv = Average snowmelt volume (depth/unit area)
  • Asd = Average snowpack depth at the initiation of the snowmelt period
  • Snw = Typical snowpack water at time of melt
  • Ivol = Estimated infiltration volume likely to occur during a 10-day melt period.

This page was last edited on 3 December 2022, at 19:11.