MHB Math Symbols: Additions, Subtractions & Brackets

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The discussion focuses on various LaTeX formatting techniques for mathematical expressions. Key points include the use of commands like \overbrace, \underbrace, and binomial coefficients to enhance the presentation of equations. Participants highlight the effectiveness of LaTeX for creating clear and structured mathematical notation. Additionally, a reference to a Wikipedia page is provided, which contains a useful list of LaTeX codes for displaying formulas, although it is noted that the list is not exhaustive. The overall emphasis is on the utility of LaTeX in academic and professional settings for improving the clarity of mathematical communication.
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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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\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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