Answer math questions

Updated 15 May 2023

Select a link below for instructions on how to enter numeric or symbolic math answers.

Numeric or symbolic math answers
(More common than Value with Units below)

Enter numeric values (no Units answer box)

• Acceptable characters and symbols for math
• Grading tolerance and significant figures
  
  

Enter symbolic math (no Units answer box)

• Exponent, root, fraction, absolute value, scientific notation, etc.
  
• Greek letter symbols, EMF and hbar
  
• Slope and displacement arrows
• Special functions
• Use radians (unless asked for degrees)
  

Value with Unit answers (Units may be provided)

Enter numeric value with unit answers

• Acceptable (recognized) units
• Grading tolerance and significant figures