I consistently use Math Mode; once I set up/learned the keyboard
shortcuts to insert parenthesis and arrays, the speed of entry is
comparable to directly typing math equations in LaTeX, which is far
faster than a point-and-click approach.
LyX-Code is definitely a poor option.
Symbols for multiplication: depends on the age of the student. If
we're looking at starting algebra, 8th or 9th grade (13-14 years
old), then I recall multiplication symbols being omitted.
Alternatively, you can use the \times or \cdot symbols (which will
transform to their correct symbols in Math Mode).
On May 11, 2007, at 7:05 AM, Steve Litt wrote:
Hi all,
If I were to write an algebra textbook, on non-division equations,
am I better
off using math mode (which seems very slow to author, if U ask me),
or should
I use Lyx-Code and write the equations like you'd write them as
source code?
Speaking of that, what should I use as a multiplication symbol --
x, X, *, or
something else?
Thanks
SteveT
Steve Litt
Author: Universal Troubleshooting Process books and courseware
http://www.troubleshooters.com/
