output of lines



James Jarrell wrote:
> I am currently using maxima to output various things to tex.  One of 
> the things I'm trying to do is to have maxima list my linear equation 
> in the form Ax + By = C.  Just to be consistent I like to have the x 
> term listed first.  When maxima outputs the result sometimes it puts y 
> first, sometimes x.  Is there any way I can have it always output it a 
> certain way.  
> Jim
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I suspect you are seeing

3x-4y

4y-3x

because    -3x+4y  is considered less pleasing.


If you don't have a lot of TeX, I suggest you use a text editor to move 
things around.