How-To: Enter an exponential function - OpenOffice.org Math
- To enter an exponential function, first click on the "math commands window" here.
- Next, type in the word "func"
- Next, press space and type in the letter "e" for "Euler's Number" the mathematical constant for this function.
- Afterwards, type in a "caret" (^). Do this by holding the shift key and pressing the "number 6" key once. Then, release the shift key.
- Now, type in the variable that you want to use for the exponential function.
- In this case, we are going to use "x." Type in "x" enclosed in braces or "curly brackets" like this.
- Good! We have entered the expression "e to the power of x."
- Take note that you can change variable into its own expression as well.
- Do this by simply erasing the current variable and typing in the expression that you want.
- Great! As you can see we have changed the exponent variable to "a+b."
- Congratulations! You have learned how to enter an exponential function.
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Enter an exponential function
This screencast demonstrates how to enter an exponential function in OpenOffice.org Math. You learn:
- How to look for the Commands Window.
- How to enter an "exponential" function.
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