Large space between text and equations when I \begin{equation}

Question

When I do this, there is a large space between the text and the equations. I was wondering if there was a way to solve this. I am using amsmath. Thanks a lot

\textbf{Solution}

\begin{center}
    \begin{equation*}
        (1+x)(1+y)\geqslant{4}
    \end{equation*}
\end{center}

Welcome to TeX.SX! You can have a look at our starter guide to familiarize yourself further with our format. — karlkoeller, May 08 '15 at 04:41
Too many complications. {\bf Solution} $$(1+x)(1+y)\geqslant 4$$. — wipet, May 08 '15 at 06:37
@wipet as you know that is the wrong markup for latex, why do you suggest it? — David Carlisle, May 08 '15 at 09:11

karlkoeller · Answer 1 · 2015-05-08T09:35:25.153

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The large space is due to the center environment, which adds vertical unneeded space and does nothing useful, since equation center its contents by default.

So, simply remove the center environment.

MWE

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{amsmath,amssymb}

\begin{document}
\textbf{Solution}

\begin{equation*}
    (1+x)(1+y)\geqslant{4}
\end{equation*}
\end{document}

Output

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I would also suggest to remove the blank line before the equation environment, so to have the following result:

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edited May 08 '15 at 09:35

answered May 08 '15 at 04:40

karlkoeller

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but not just that, you shouldn't have a blank line before display math either – David Carlisle May 08 '15 at 09:12
Right @David, I'll add it in the answer – karlkoeller May 08 '15 at 09:31

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:35

The equation environment (including equation*) already centres its contents, so there's no need for center. Additionally, center adds vertical space, as discussed in [When should we use \begin{center} instead of \centering?]When should we use \begin{center} instead of \centering?) Only use

\begin{equation*}
  <stuff>
\end{equation*}

If you need to adjust vertical spacing around sparse document elements, then you could consider adjusting certain skips as discussed in How can I decrease spaces between equations? However, that would not be necessary in this case...

Large space between text and equations when I \begin{equation}

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