[OS X TeX] Space around equal sign

[Joseph Wright]

On 02/11/2010 16:27, Cleo wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> When I need to write some math, say $x=y+n$, I usually use $x~=~y~+~n$ to avoid
> it breaks between lines. However, sometimes it appears an unwanted space before
> and after the equal sign. I have tried to solve this by using $x~\!=\!~y~+~n$
> but not always it works.
>
> Is there a way to avoid an expression to break and maintain a "constant" space
> around the equal sign?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Cleo

\hbox{$ x = y + n $}
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Joseph Wright