Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around formatting a mathematical expression in LaTeX, specifically how to position the constraint "1 ≤ m ≤ M" directly under the "arg" notation in an inline expression. Participants explore various formatting options and clarify the context of their needs.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Mathematical reasoning
Main Points Raised
- One participant asks how to position "1 ≤ m ≤ M" directly under "arg" in a LaTeX expression.
- Another participant suggests using
I=\mathop{\mbox{arg}}_{1\le m \le M} as a potential solution.
- A later reply indicates that the suggested code did not work for the original poster because the expression is intended to be inline.
- One participant proposes using
I=\displaystyle{\mathop{\mbox{arg}}_{1\le m \le M}} to force the positioning, noting it adds extra spacing.
- Another participant questions the necessity of using "arg" instead of "argmin" or "argmax," suggesting that the context might be better served with those terms.
- The original poster clarifies that they need the argument of an arbitrary value m, not the minimum or maximum values.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of using "arg" versus "argmin" or "argmax," indicating a lack of consensus on the terminology. There is also no agreement on the best formatting solution, as some suggestions did not meet the original poster's needs.
Contextual Notes
The discussion highlights the challenges of formatting inline expressions in LaTeX and the specific requirements of the original poster, which may not align with standard practices for "arg" notation.