> There are two relevant document class options: > > * "fleqn" (flush left equation), which aligns the equation to the left. Used > by itself, though, it leaves the equation number on the right. > > * "leqno" (left equation number), which puts the equation number on the left. > Used by itself, it centers the equation still. > > BUT, if you use BOTH options, then you get what you want. > > How to do it in LyX? Look at Document> Settings> Document Class. The "Custom" > field allows you to enter class options. In your case, you could enter > "fleqn,leqno". Any class options can be entered here. > > However, LyX also has native support for this under Document> Settings> Math > Options. The Formula Numbering Side option is self-explanatory. You would > want "Left". This adds "leqno" behind the scenes. The other one is the Indent > Formulas checkbox. The tooltip explains what it does: It indents instead of > centering equations. So you can check that. If you leave it at "Default", > then it just adds "fleqn"; you can also, however, control the indent here by > selecting "Custom" and entering a length (which gets set as the \mathindent). > This excellent explanation was also very useful to me.
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