The LaTeX command for breve is \breve{x}.
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Write \breve{x} inside math mode, that is between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] or equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.
\breve{x} is a math accent: it takes an argument and only works in math mode, while text accents such as \'e are separate commands.
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Use \breve{x} in math mode; it needs no extra package. For example, $\breve{x}$.
None: \breve{x} is built into LaTeX, so no extra package is required.