Enter Math Expressions to Show Your Work

You can enter mathematical expressions in your work .

    In the Show My Work toolbar, click Insert Math .

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The toolbar changes to display buttons for entering math expressions.

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Enter variables. Type the variable name. Variables are automatically italicized.
Enter lowercase or uppercase Greek letters. Type a backslash (\) followed by the lowercase or capitalized name of the letter, for example, \delta to insert δ or \Delta to insert Δ .
Display or hide additional buttons. Click Functions , Symbols , Operators , Calculus , Vectors , or Greek .
Move the insertion point. Press the home , END , and arrow keys.
Move to the next part of the expression. Press TAB .
Move to the previous part of the expression. Press SHIFT+TAB .
Copy the entire expression. Press CTRL+C .
Note You cannot select or copy only part of the expression. Note This removes the entire expression. To undo, press CTRL+V to paste the expression.

Important This replaces the entire expression with an expression that you previously cut or copied. There is no undo.

Examples: Entering Math Notation

The following examples illustrate entry of some common expressions.