LaTeX How to Embed Latex Equations in HTML for Beginners

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Embedding LaTeX equations into HTML can be accomplished using JavaScript, specifically with libraries like MathJax, which allows for seamless integration without needing PHP. Users have noted that while some websites offer on-the-fly LaTeX converters via image links, these often come with limitations. For a more localized solution, the process may involve using system calls to convert LaTeX files to images, typically requiring a complete LaTeX file structure for execution. MathJax is recommended for its ease of use and ability to render LaTeX directly in web pages, eliminating the need for server-side processing.
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Hi, Does anyone have any references on how to embed simple latex equations into HTML?
And can it be done using javascript or does it have to be php?

I've seen websites that allow you to link to their on-the-fly converters
via <img src="link/latex"> but usually this comes with a cap limit. I'd rather have it
on the localhost (because i don't know how to setup php =[)

Also is teh process simply using system calls
-latex [eqn.tex] [eqn.dvi]
-dvipng [eqn.dvi] [eqn.png]

I saw this one example where you always temporarily wrap the equation on the backend inside a complete latex file before executing the latex/dvipng calls.
 
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