# LaTeX Resources

## Math made easy

Prerequisites

• LaTeX is best known for inserting mathematical commands as it is flexible and does not involve "searching a symbol" process unlike in Word.
• In order to use mathematical notations, the amsmath package needs to the imported. It can be done with the following command

\usepackage{amsmath}

Mathematical Modes

INLINE MODE

• Enables you to write formulas as a part of the text. For example,

The formula (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab is in inline mode.

• It can be achieved in the following 3 ways
• Math Environment

\begin{math}

....

\end{math}

• LaTeX Shorthand - $$...$$
• TeX Shorthand -  $...$

DISPLAY MODE

• Enables you to write formulas that are not a part of the text/paragraph, thus on a separate line.

The same formula

(a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab

is in display mode.

• It can be achieved in the following 3 ways
• Math Environment

....

• LaTeX Shorthand - $...$
• TeX Shorthand -  $$...$$

## Other Important Resources

The mark-up commands for various mathematical symbols can be found in the below links,

Remember: If you are using a mathematical symbol, do not forget to use an environment. If a symbol is used outside an environment, some undesired errors might be received.

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