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.