Re: parallel lines and arc of circle

> I did not found how to code the following two math expressions 
> with 
> (presentation) mathml :
> 1) In basic geometry, when two lines, say (AB) and (CD), are 
> parallel 
> lines, i write (AB)//(CD).
> How do i code the symbol // (at the moment i use // but i 
> don't think it is the right way, is it ?).

Well i finally found it : ∥ or ∥
However, i use to write it slanted like this : //. So now it is no more
a mathml issue. Sorry for this.

> 2) How to denote the arc of a circle ? Let A,B be two points on a 
> circle. How do i get AB rendered with a little arc over it (which 
> accent to use ?) ? More precisely :
> <mover accent="true">
>  <mrow>
>    <mi> A </mi>
>    <mi> B </mi>
>  </mrow>
>  <mo> ??? </mo>
> </mover>
> 
> 
> Well, these are basic questions !
> Thanks a lot,
> Stephan
> 
>

Received on Friday, 6 February 2004 08:40:01 UTC