Using latex2exp

[startz]

I'm trying to learn to use latex2exp to add some LaTeX in plots. I don't see how to include the value of a variable in the LaTeX expression. Suppose I have

b<-3
and want to display \beta = 3 (but with a Greek beta and the value of b rather than literally typing in 3.)

Or is there a better approach than latex2exp?

[startz]

There is a partial answer to my question at r - How to annotate a ggplot2 plot with latex2exp using variables? - Stack Overflow.

b <- 3
title <- TeX(paste("$\\beta=$",b))
plot(title)

I would still be pleased to learn about any better/other solutions.