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The Problem

If you are a scientist and you want to incorporate equations and strange mathematical formulas (like this at the left) in your quiz, then you can do it using LaTeX, a document markup language.

Ofcourse, you can also draw it, using the Paint program, but here we are talking for the LaTeX method.
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Using LaTeX

You can use LaTeX code and convert it to a .png, .svg or .gif file.
So you have to write and transform your LaTeX code outside hot pepper quiz creator and then insert the image file in your quiz as plain picture.
We found two sites, who can do this work for you. Prefer to convert into .svg files for their transparency. Try them. Both are free.
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Troy Henderson Site

Assuming you know to write in LaTeX language, visit Troy site and transform your LaTeX code into a .png file.
  • Write your LaTeX code in the left Text Input Area and check it pressing Preview
  • When you are satisfied with your LaTeX code, Download it as PNG file in your quiz folder
  • Now you are ready to insert this .png image file in the apropriate question as a picture
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CodeCogs Site

Assuming you know to write in LaTeX language, visit CodeCogs site and transform your LaTeX code into an .svg file.
  • Select svg
  • Write or compose your LaTeX code in the upper Text Input Area
  • When you are satisfied with your LaTeX code, click on Download and save the file in your quiz folder
  • Now you are ready to insert this .svg image file in the apropriate question as a picture