Guide to Dealing with Double Subscripts

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The discussion focuses on formatting mathematical expressions with double subscripts using LaTeX. Users recommend utilizing braces to properly display subscripts, specifically suggesting the syntax $E_{k_1}$ and $E_{x_{y}}$ for correct rendering. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding LaTeX syntax for effective mathematical communication. Participants Peter, castor28, and kaliprasad contribute to clarifying these formatting techniques.

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i have forgotten how to deal with double subscripts ...

Can someone please show how to get the following text to display properly"We could divide E_1, E_2, ... ... into two subsequences E_k_1, E_k_2, ... and E_h_1, E_h_2, ...
Help will be much appreciated ...

Peter
 
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Hi Peter,

You should use braces, like $E_{k_1}$.
 
you can write as

E_{x_{y}}

to get

$E_{x_{y}}$
 
castor28 said:
Hi Peter,

You should use braces, like $E_{k_1}$.
Thanks for the help castor28 and kaliprasad ...

Peter
 

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