LaTeX How Can I Type Space Between Two Equations in Latex?

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To create space between equations in LaTeX, several commands can be used, including \,, \quad, and \qquad, which provide varying amounts of space. For example, x\,y produces a small space, x\quad y offers a medium space, and x\qquad y gives a larger space. Additionally, commands like \:, \;, and \ (a backslash followed by a space) are also effective for spacing, with x\:y, x\; y, and x\ y demonstrating their use. The relative sizes of these spaces are noted, with \, being the smallest and \qquad being double the size of \quad. For aligning systems of equations, the align* environment is recommended for better formatting.
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How to type "space" in Latex

Hi there,

Can I just ask how can I type "space" between two equations (for example) on the same line?

Thanks!
 
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I normally use
\,
\quad
\qquad
Depending on the amount of space I need:
x\,y
x\quad y
x\qquad y
For some purposes such as aligning systems of equations there are better alternatives such as the environment align*.

EDIT:
I just remembered that
\:
\;
\ (just \ followed by a space).
also works as follows:
x\:y
x\; y
x\ y

I just looked up the relation between them and it turns out that
\, = 3/18 \quad
\: = 4/18 \quad
\; = 5/18 \quad
\ = corresponds to normal space.
\qquad = 2\quad
I'm not exactly a LaTeX expert so if someone spots an error feel free to correct me.
 
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