sc092270 wrote:
I am trying to align equations. I want the equal signs to be aligned. This is
not a problem. However, every time I do this it shows up as a display
formula. I do not want it centered. I want an inline formula with the equal
signs aligned. Also I would like to put an explanation of each step to the
right of each equation and have the explanations aligned. Just like in math
textbooks. Is this possible. I have tried several different things with no
success. Thanks in advance for any help.
The spacing may not be ideal, but maybe the following will do what you want:
1. Create an inline math inset.
2. Insert a matrix with as many rows as you have equations, and four
columns. In the matrix insertion dialog, set the horizontal alignment
field (lower right of dialog) to rcll.
3. Put the left side of each equation in the first column, the relation
operator (= or whatever) in the second column, and the right side in the
third column.
4. In the fourth column of each row, type \textrm followed by a space,
which will switch you to roman font, then type the explanation. You can
also use \textup (upright) in place of \textrm, in case you're not using
roman as the base font family.
/Paul
