I have some math equations within my LaTeX file and I usually denote these with $
to enter math mode. For longer equations, I will use \begin{math} ...
but for some reason this is giving me an error telling me I am missing a $
.
\begin{center}
\begin{math}
\example{ \Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S }
\label{1st_ex}
\end{math}
\end{center}
gives me
Missing $ inserted <inserted text> $ l.302 \example {\Delta ....
Even if I insert $
it still gives me that error.
The example function is
%list of equations
\usepackage[titles]{tocloft}
\newcommand{\listexamplename}{List of Equations}
\newlistof{example}{exp}{\listexamplename}
\newcommand{\example}[1]{%
\refstepcounter{example}
\par\noindent\text{Equation \theexample. #1}
\addcontentsline{exp}{example}
{\protect\numberline{\thechapter.\theexample}#1}\par}
Best Answer
Based solely in the information available in your question, I'll say you have three possible ways to write the equation:
Which will produce an output like this: