Using Equations in Google Docs

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The ability to produce neat looking, and correct, equations crosses a number of subjects not least maths, science and engineering.

Google Docs has a useful and easy to use equation builder that will enable you and your students to create equations rapidly that could look something like this:


Here's a link to a sample of what can be accomplished (you will need to be a member of NTC to see this: Sample Equations

The results of the webinar held with maths and engineering are posted below.

The first video is high quality so more of a hit on your bandwidth and data. The second video is lower quality.




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