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Hi there. This post is about inputting math here on Steemit. Since I was not able to use RMarkdown code directly into Steemit, I wanted to look for some sort of solution (other than Microsoft Word and the Snipping Tool).

This solution I propose involves using the markup language called LaTeX and then using LaTeX code to produce images with math text through the use of the QuickLaTeX website.

LaTeX is used for typing out math-related documents and it allows for outputs such as this:


<center><img src="http://quicklatex.com/cache3/0c/ql_29df5e71455515db85ba5bc39e34f40c_l3.png" /></center>
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### Some Examples In LaTeX

As with any new language, it takes time to get used to it. Here are some examples with the code and output.

`$y = x^n$\\`

`$2 \times 5 = 10$\\`

`$16 \div 8 = 2$\\`

`$f(x) = x^3 + 7x - 5$\\`

`$\cos(2\theta) + 1 = 0$\\`

<center><img src="http://quicklatex.com/cache3/36/ql_0676f7004445fb0c9aab51d4e5f5a736_l3.png" /></center>
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`$\displaystyle \sum_{k = 1}^{6} k = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 31$\\`

`$\beta = \dfrac{\alpha}{\alpha - 1}$\\`

`$x = \pm 1$\\`

`$x \leq -3$\\`

<center><img src="http://quicklatex.com/cache3/b8/ql_7aa3571ef5309cef3960681017a7e1b8_l3.png" /></center>
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### Some LaTeX Resources

I am not able to memorize everything from LaTeX so I use references and guides to help me out from time to time. Here are some neat resources.

* [LaTeX Math Symbols](http://reu.dimacs.rutgers.edu/Symbols.pdf)
* [LaTeX Cheat Sheet](https://wch.github.io/latexsheet/latexsheet.pdf)
* [A Quick Guide To LaTeX](https://users.dickinson.edu/~richesod/latex/latexcheatsheet.pdf)
* [Greek Alphabet In LaTeX](https://www.latex-tutorial.com/symbols/greek-alphabet/)

### QuickLaTeX Website To Convert LaTeX To Images

Normally, LaTeX is used in programs such as TeXworks with MikiTeX for creating .pdf documents. The problem is that  .pdf documents are not really ideal on Steemit. 

The solution to this would be using [QuickLaTeX](http://quicklatex.com/) to convert LaTeX code into images that contain math text. In the window, input your LaTeX code in there and click `Render!`. An output image should appear with a link below. This image/link can be used in your Steemit posts or webpage.

<center>![quickLaTeX Image 01.PNG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRc8Psh8YSPGjq8y7v3BwWbn2XpuFPz4HGhgLgw2buwdE/quickLaTeX%20Image%2001.PNG)</center>

<center>![quickLaTeX Image 02.PNG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmUfPTmBKDvGWmbFTrY8qLpX5S4Ja8EcjKAZ5CXKMuQR8t/quickLaTeX%20Image%2002.PNG)</center>