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What will happen if you run this code?

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What will happen if you run this code?
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.rcParams['text.usetex'] = True
plt.xlabel('$\frac{a}{b}$')
plt.show()
AThe x-axis label will show a fraction a over b rendered by LaTeX
BThe x-axis label will show the literal string '$\frac{a}{b}$'
CThe code will raise an error because usetex is True but no LaTeX installed
DThe plot will show no x-axis label
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand usetex=True effect

    Enabling usetex=True allows LaTeX math rendering in labels.
  2. Step 2: Analyze the label string

    The string contains a LaTeX fraction command, which will render as a fraction.
  3. Final Answer:

    The x-axis label will show a fraction a over b rendered by LaTeX -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    usetex True + LaTeX fraction = rendered fraction [OK]
Quick Trick: Fraction syntax in $...$ renders as fraction with usetex [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Expecting literal string output
  • Assuming error without LaTeX installed (not always immediate)
  • Thinking label will be empty

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