Math Symbols: Additions, Subtractions & Brackets

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The discussion focuses on various mathematical symbols and their LaTeX representations, specifically highlighting additions, subtractions, and the use of brackets. Key symbols include the boxed text, overbrace, underbrace, binomial coefficients, and the use of the \rlap command. Participants emphasize the utility of LaTeX for displaying complex mathematical formulas, referencing Wikipedia as a valuable resource for LaTeX code examples. The conversation confirms that these symbols are essential for clear mathematical communication in academic and professional settings.

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  • Basic knowledge of binomial coefficients
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\begin{array}{cc}<br /> \text{\boxed{text}} &amp; \boxed{text} \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\overbrace{x + y}^{3}} &amp; \overbrace{x + y}^3 \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\underbrace{x+y}_{5}} &amp; \underbrace{x+y}_5 \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{{9\choose3}} &amp; {9\choose3} \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\binom{9}{3}} &amp; \binom{9}{3} \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\rlap{////}3a^2b} &amp; \rlap{////}3a^2b \\<br /> <br /> \end{array}
 
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soroban said:
\begin{array}{cc}<br /> \text{\boxed{text}} &amp; \boxed{text} \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\overbrace{x + y}^{3}} &amp; \overbrace{x + y}^3 \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\underbrace{x+y}_{5}} &amp; \underbrace{x+y}_5 \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{{9\choose3}} &amp; {9\choose3} \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\binom{9}{3}} &amp; \binom{9}{3} \\ \\<br /> <br /> \text{\rlap{////}3a^2b} &amp; \rlap{////}3a^2b \\<br /> <br /> \end{array}

Wikipedia has a great list of latex code. It isn't extensive but it has many good ones
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Displaying_a_formula
 
nice list i like them
 

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