LaTeX: Quick Question on Aligning Equations

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around aligning equations in LaTeX, specifically using the align environment and exploring alternatives for vertical alignment on the page. Participants are sharing their experiences and suggestions regarding formatting equations in LaTeX.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about aligning equations vertically at the center of the page using the align environment.
  • Another participant suggests using the eqnarray environment as an alternative for alignment.
  • A later reply indicates that using eqnarray produces similar results to align, with alignment around the "=" signs but not centering them on the page.
  • Another participant mentions that the AMSmath align environment offers various options for alignment issues, referencing documentation for further exploration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a solution for vertical alignment, with multiple approaches being discussed and no definitive resolution presented.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on specific requirements for vertical alignment and the potential need for further exploration of AMSmath options.

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Hi guys, I'm totally new to latex and I'm loving it so far :) Quick question: when I use "\begin{align}" & "\end{align}" for a system of equations, I get them all aligned up at the "=" signs (assuming I place a "&" in front of them). Is there a way to get them all aligned vertically at the center of the page? Thanks.
 
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had you tried
Code:
\begin{eqnarray} 
... & = & ... \\
... & = & ... 
\end{eqnarray}
?
 
M Quack said:
had you tried
Code:
\begin{eqnarray} 
... & = & ... \\
... & = & ... 
\end{eqnarray}
?

I just tried it. It does the same thing as {align}. They're aligned about the "=" signs but the "=" signs aren't centered. Thanks anyways.
 
I'm not exactly sure what your question is, but the AMSmath align environment has more than enough options to solve most alignment problems. See ftp://ftp.ams.org/pub/tex/doc/amsmath/amsldoc.pdf Section 3.
 

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