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The <math>\text{\LaTeX}</math> typesetting system (pronounced "Lay-Tek" or "Lah-Tek") is widely used to produce well-formatted [[math|mathematical]] and scientific writing. With <math>\text{\LaTeX}</math>, it is very easy to produce expressions like  
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The <math>\LaTeX</math> typesetting system (pronounced "Lay-Tek" by most, or "Lah-Tek" by some, or even "Lay-Tex) is widely used to produce well-formatted [[math|mathematical]] and scientific writing. With <math>\LaTeX</math>, it is very easy to produce expressions like  
<cmath> \sqrt{\frac {a^2+b^2+c^2}3} \geq \frac {a+b+c}3 \geq \sqrt[3]{abc} \geq \frac 3 { \frac 1a + \frac 1b + \frac 1c } . </cmath>
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<cmath>
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\sqrt{\frac {a^2+b^2+c^2}3} \geq \frac {a+b+c}3 \geq \sqrt[3]{abc} \geq \frac 3 { \frac 1a + \frac 1b + \frac 1c } .
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</cmath> Nearly every serious student of math and science will use <math>\LaTeX</math> frequently. Through these web pages, you will learn much of what you'll need to express math and science like a pro.
  
You can ask questions about <math>\text{\LaTeX}</math> on the <url>index.php?f=123 LaTeX Forum</url>, and you can test your skills in the <url>index.php?f=224 Test Forum</url>.
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* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php/LaTeX:LaTeX_on_AoPS Click here] to start learning how to use <math>\LaTeX</math> on AoPS
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{{Asymptote}}
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{{main|Asymptote}}
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'''Asymptote''' is a powerful vector graphics language designed for creating mathematical diagrams and figures. It can output images in either eps or pdf format and is compatible with the standard mathematics typesetting language, [[LaTeX]].  It is also a complete programming language and has cleaner syntax than its predecessor, [http://netlib.bell-labs.com/who/hobby/MetaPost.html MetaPost], which was a language used only for two-dimensional graphics.
  
Nearly every serious student of math and science will use <math>\text{\LaTeX}</math> frequently. Through these web pages, you will learn much of what you'll need to express math and science like a pro.
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Here is an example of an image that can be produced using Asymptote:
  
[[LaTeX:About|Click here to get started learning LaTeX]].
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<center>[[Image:Figure1.jpg]]</center>
  
F u c k you ya as shole nerds
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In a sense, Asymptote is the ruler and compass of typesetting.
  
== External links ==
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* [http://tug.ctan.org TUG], the TeX User Group
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You can use Asymptote on the AoPSWiki right now, by enclosing the Asymptote code within <tt><nowiki><asy>...</asy></nowiki></tt> tags. For example, the following code
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaTeX Wikipedia Article]
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<pre><nowiki><asy>
* [http://www.latex-project.org/ The LaTeX Project Site]
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draw((0,0)--(3,7),red);
* [http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/LaTeX/AoPS_L_TeXer.php This] is a useful script that will change LaTeX input into a transparent image.
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dot((0,0));
* [http://dev.baywifi.com/latex/ An online LaTeX compiler]
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dot((3,7));
* [http://nirvana.informatik.uni-halle.de/~thuering/php/latex-online/latex.php Another online compiler]
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label("Produced with Asymptote "+version.VERSION,point(S),2S);
* [http://www.verbosus.com A free, browser based latex editor]
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</asy></nowiki></pre>
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created the picture
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<center><asy>
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draw((0,0)--(3,7),red);
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dot((0,0));
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dot((3,7));
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label("Produced with Asymptote "+version.VERSION,point(S),2S);
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</asy></center>
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And on the AoPS forums you can use <tt><nowiki>[asy]..[/asy]</nowiki></tt>
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Another example:
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<pre><nowiki>[asy]
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pair A,B,C,X,Y,Z;
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A = (0,0);
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B = (1,0);
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C = (0.3,0.8);
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draw(A--B--C--A);
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X = (B+C)/2;
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Y = (A+C)/2;
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Z = (A+B)/2;
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draw(A--X, red);
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draw(B--Y,red);
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draw(C--Z,red);
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[/asy]</nowiki></pre>
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<asy>
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pair A,B,C,X,Y,Z;
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A = (0,0);
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B = (1,0);
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C = (0.3,0.8);
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draw(A--B--C--A);
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X = (B+C)/2;
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Y = (A+C)/2;
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Z = (A+B)/2;
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draw(A--X, red);
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draw(B--Y,red);
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draw(C--Z,red);
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</asy>

Revision as of 00:39, 30 November 2019

LaTeX
About - Getting Started - Diagrams - Symbols - Downloads - Basics - Math - Examples - Pictures - Layout - Commands - Packages - Help

The $\LaTeX$ typesetting system (pronounced "Lay-Tek" by most, or "Lah-Tek" by some, or even "Lay-Tex) is widely used to produce well-formatted mathematical and scientific writing. With $\LaTeX$, it is very easy to produce expressions like \[\sqrt{\frac {a^2+b^2+c^2}3} \geq \frac {a+b+c}3 \geq \sqrt[3]{abc} \geq \frac 3 { \frac 1a + \frac 1b + \frac 1c } .\] Nearly every serious student of math and science will use $\LaTeX$ frequently. Through these web pages, you will learn much of what you'll need to express math and science like a pro.

Asymptote (Vector Graphics Language)
Getting Started - Basics - Drawing - Labeling - Filling - Useful functions - Examples - Macros and Packages

Help - Reference - Advanced Asymptote - 3D Graphics - CSE5 Package - How to

Main article: Asymptote

Asymptote is a powerful vector graphics language designed for creating mathematical diagrams and figures. It can output images in either eps or pdf format and is compatible with the standard mathematics typesetting language, LaTeX. It is also a complete programming language and has cleaner syntax than its predecessor, MetaPost, which was a language used only for two-dimensional graphics.

Here is an example of an image that can be produced using Asymptote:

Figure1.jpg

In a sense, Asymptote is the ruler and compass of typesetting.


You can use Asymptote on the AoPSWiki right now, by enclosing the Asymptote code within <asy>...</asy> tags. For example, the following code

<asy>
draw((0,0)--(3,7),red);
dot((0,0));
dot((3,7));
label("Produced with Asymptote "+version.VERSION,point(S),2S);
</asy>

created the picture

[asy] draw((0,0)--(3,7),red); dot((0,0)); dot((3,7)); label("Produced with Asymptote "+version.VERSION,point(S),2S); [/asy]

And on the AoPS forums you can use [asy]..[/asy]

Another example:

[asy]
pair A,B,C,X,Y,Z; 
A = (0,0);
B = (1,0);
C = (0.3,0.8);
draw(A--B--C--A);
X = (B+C)/2;
Y = (A+C)/2;
Z = (A+B)/2;
draw(A--X, red);
draw(B--Y,red);
draw(C--Z,red);
[/asy]

[asy] pair A,B,C,X,Y,Z; A = (0,0); B = (1,0); C = (0.3,0.8); draw(A--B--C--A); X = (B+C)/2; Y = (A+C)/2; Z = (A+B)/2; draw(A--X, red); draw(B--Y,red); draw(C--Z,red); [/asy]