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==LaTeX formulae== |
==LaTeX formulae== |
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SDIY wiki supports embedding mathematical formulas using <code><nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki></code> tags and for non-complex formulas the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Math math template] <nowiki>{{math|...}}</nowiki>. The briefly seen red error message: <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#ff0000;">Failed to parse (Missing <nowiki><code>texvc</code></nowiki> executable. Please see math/README to configure.)</span> etc. is due to server lag and does not indicate a real problem. |
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{{SITENAME}} wiki supports embedding mathematical formulas using <code><nowiki><math>...</math></nowiki></code> tags. |
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===Example=== |
===Example=== |
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It can easily be seen, by polynomial expansion, that the following equation is equivalent to the quadratic equation: |
It can easily be seen, by polynomial expansion, that the following equation is equivalent to the quadratic equation: |
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:<math>\left(x+\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2=\frac{b^2-4ac}{4a^2}</math> |
:<math>\left(x+\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2=\frac{b^2-4ac}{4a^2}</math> |
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Taking the square root of both sides, and isolating |
Taking the square root of both sides, and isolating <math>x</math>, gives: |
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:<math>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac\ }}{2a}</math> |
:<math>x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac\ }}{2a}</math> |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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Use images from your favoured applcation, also see Wikipedia:[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_create_charts_for_Wikipedia_articles How to create charts for Wikipedia articles]. |
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Latest revision as of 19:33, 17 January 2020
LaTeX formulae
It is hoped that any serious mathematics content contributor will be thoroughly familiar with LaTeX. Otherwise to generate the text required to display equations, use the CodeCogs LaTeX Equation Generator.
Synth DIY Wiki wiki supports embedding mathematical formulas using <math>...</math>
tags.
Example
Click the edit link above to view the source.
It can easily be seen, by polynomial expansion, that the following equation is equivalent to the quadratic equation:
Taking the square root of both sides, and isolating , gives:
Charts
Use images from your favoured applcation, also see Wikipedia:How to create charts for Wikipedia articles.