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Enter Equations in Mentimeter
Mentimeter uses KaTeX to format mathematical equations.
- Enter a $ symbol at the beginning of the equation.
- Enter the equation.
- Enter another $ symbol at the end of the equation.
- Select outside the text box to allow the equation to render.
For example, the following code represents the quadratic equation:
$x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}$

Note: If the equation initially appears as plain code instead of a formatted equation, select outside the text box and allow time for the equation to render.
Mentimeter Math Resources
To learn more from Mentimeter's resource library, click the links below.
Mentimeter Math Quiz Examples & Templates
Mentimeter Math Support
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