Symbols

Symbols

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The bottom row of buttons in the toolbox lets you insert commonly used math operations. You can either use the icons, or your type them from your keyboard:  

Symbol Icon

Function Call / Reserved Word

sqrt 

sqrt(value)

abs 

abs(value)

piecewise icon 

piecewise({expression1, domain1},{expression2,domain2}...,{last expression, otherwise})

pi symbol 

pi

 

The buttons in other rows are available for use with any of the Annotate tools.  These symbols are not used in Math Illustrations' algebra engine, but may be useful in creating worksheets and tests.

Use the symbols from the data entry window of the Annotate tools.  Simply click the symbol you need as you type.

annotate symb1  annotate symb2 

When you are finished with the annotation, press enter.

 

annotate symb3