Mark,
You wrote:
I am making a stack to teach students math -- linear equations, to be
more precise. When I display the y = mx + b form, the best I can do
to show a fraction in the m position is something like y = 4/5x + 2.
This is ambiguous because it isn't clear what should be taken as the
divisor, 5 or 5x or 5x + 2. The math teacher for whom I am making
the game would prefer a horizontal division line instead of a slash.
So far this is what I've thought of and rejected:
Use fonts that have fractions built in as one character. No, because
they have too few for the range of possible slopes I want to generate.
Force the numerals around as subscripts and superscripts until it is
clear what the fraction is. Messy and probably won't lead to success.
Use inline images. Need too many images to cover possible slopes.
Write it y = (4/5)x + 2. This is mathematically acceptable, but not
the way the students will see it elsewhere.
Use a different 2-line field that moves according to the location of
the fraction. Hmm.. maybe.
I could use some help on this one.
TIA,
Mark
I have done this in the past (HyperCard days) with more complex
equations than just linear which would simplify the scripting
necessary. The secret is doing the spacing of the numerator and
denominator above and below a horizontal line of the equation in the
center. If you need some help scripting it just send me email off
list and I'll help.
Have fun,
Glenn
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