How-To: Set the relation "a is approximately equal to b" - OpenOffice.org Math
- To set or enter the relation expression "a is approximately equal to b" first click on the "math commands window" here.
- Once the cursor is here, type in the first variable. In this case it is the letter "a."
- Afterwards, type in the word "approx." This should display the "approximately equal to" symbol.
- Then, type in the next variable. In this example, it is the letter "b."
- Great! We have entered the expression "a is approximately equal to b." Congratulations!
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Set the relation "a is approximately equal to b"
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"a is approximately equal to b."
You learn:
- How to look for the Commands Window.
- How to enter the "approximately equal" symbol.
- How to set the relation "a is approximately equal to b."
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