qu.x.y.mode=equation@
Use the equation question type for any question that requires an equation as an answer. It is the only question type that requires the inclusion of an "=" sign in the student response (and in the answer). You can use the full range of functions in the equation, that is, all trigonometric functions, log, ln, abs, and sqrt.
In a test, the input field for the response appears as follows.
Equation questions must be authored in LaTeX or script files.
See Also:
Creating Mathematical Formula Questions in the QBE