Click in the Enter an equation box and use the calculator to enter the equation. Solve the following equation. If you do decide to type the equations please be aware that variables in equations and formulas are usually italicized to set them apart from the text.
Depending on the size of your screen you may have to click the Data button first.
To obtain the math environment click on Equation on the Insert ribbon on Windows or Word for Mac 16 or in Document Elements on Word for Mac 11. And go to Layout Tab and then click the Formula button that will display a Formula dialog box. Add an equation to the equation gallery. Choose Insert Equation and select Insert New Equation from the bottom of the built in equation gallery.