How to Write a Matrix on a Webpage?

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The discussion revolves around how to properly write a matrix on a webpage, specifically using LaTeX formatting. Participants seek assistance with formatting issues and share resources for help.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for help on how to write a matrix, indicating a lack of familiarity with the formatting.
  • Several participants provide a link to a help page on LaTeX formatting as a resource for writing matrices.
  • A participant expresses confusion about their formatting attempt, specifically mentioning the use of the command '\being{vmatrix}' and seeking clarification on what they are doing wrong.
  • Another participant suggests using either '##matrix##' or '$$matrix$$' for proper formatting, and points out a typo in the command used by the original poster.
  • A later reply confirms understanding after receiving clarification and thanks another participant for their help.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the correct formatting methods for writing matrices, though there are some initial misunderstandings and typographical errors that are pointed out and corrected.

Contextual Notes

Some participants may have varying levels of familiarity with LaTeX, which could affect their understanding of the formatting rules discussed.

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Hello, sorry if this is in the incorrect thread but I am wondering how I write a matrix on here?
Much help appreciated and more problems to come ;)
Thanks!
 
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cookiemnstr510510 said:
okay, what am I doing wrong?
\being{vmatrix}
1 & -5 & 4 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0
\end{vmatrix}
You need to put it in either ##matrix## or in $$matrix$$ for a separated line.
Inline ##
\begin{vmatrix}
1 & -5 & 4 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0
\end{vmatrix}
## text, which is ok for matrices, or on an extra line
$$
\begin{bmatrix}
1 & -5 & 4 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0
\end{bmatrix}
$$
and you wrote 'begin' wrong - looks a bit like Bejing.
 
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\begin{vmatrix}
1 & -5 & 4 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & 1 & 0 & 1 & 0
\end{vmatrix}

Got it! Thank you @fresh_42
 
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