The Student Room Group
Uni students - Complete our survey >>
Uni students - Complete our survey >>
Uni students - Complete our survey >>

just trying to figure out the latex on this page

{latex}$$\sum_{n=1}^{n}8r^3=2$${latex}
Reply 1
Avatar for saizperez
saizperez
OP
6
∑i=1ni2=16n(n+1)(2n+1)\displaystyle \sum_{i=1}^{n} i^2=\frac{1}{6}n(n+1)(2n+1)
Original post by saizperez
{latex}$$\sum_{n=1}^{n}8r^3=2$${latex}


Get rid off the dollar signs and put 'latex' in square brackets [ ] rather than curly brackets { }.

The second square bracket should be
Reply 3
Avatar for saizperez
saizperez
OP
6
I see, that's all well and fine. But is there a preview feature before I post; because right now all I see is a post button next to the dialog/question box.

I need to see what I'm actually posting before I post it--new to latex.
Original post by RDKGames
Get rid off the dollar signs and put 'latex' in square brackets [ ] rather than curly brackets { }.

The second square bracket should be
Reply 4
Avatar for Notnek
Notnek
21
Original post by saizperez
I see, that's all well and fine. But is there a preview feature before I post; because right now all I see is a post button next to the dialog/question box.

I need to see what I'm actually posting before I post it--new to latex.

Go to the maths forum and create a thread there instead of clicking the widget at the top. Then you’ll have a preview button.
Can't help. I'm allergic to latex.

Quick Reply

Related discussions

Latest

Trending

Trending

Articles for you