org is unable to recognize expressions of the form `\(\(math\)\)` as a single nested latex expression. even though i do vaguely recall org being able to handle this "properly". \(\text{some \code{high(x)} here, more \(x\) here}\) is a case where this could be problematic. by "recognizing" the expression i mean that org thinks the math expression is only `\(\(math\)` and the latter `\)` is treated as a separate text. causing problems when exporting to latex (or in org-latex-preview which naturally errors out as a result).
thank you folks. never could say enough to those who work on org-mode since its been one of the most useful tools for so long to me.