Where, if ever, is it proper (expected) to use a space? Where by convention is it [preferred, or preferred not] but allowed, or forbidden?

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The only place I see a space (aside from within tables) inserted with some regularity is surrounding an equals sign to more clearly separate a right-hand from left-hand side of an equation. Aside from that, I have encountered similar places where it has been both inserted and left out, particularly within some containerized object of at least somewhat distinct constituents ⟨[{(a, b, c, ...)}]⟩, but more commonly without. Besides maintaining consistency within single handling, is there a standard correct usage (and non-usage) of a using a space in mathematical statements?

Logically I would think that a space should be used between more distinct parts, such as solutions within a set as contrasted to coordinates assigned to a solution. One place where absence of a space could hinder clarity is with an especially long number, particularly one with an absval greater than or equal to 10^6 that in normal entry often has comma[,]s (sometimes space[ ]s or period[.]s) for readability. Are there any places where spacing is used without a comma? Ever intentional different lengths of spacing (outside of hand-written text)?

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The best comment above may have been the one about whatever makes it easier to read. Using Euclid's formula as an example, which of these to you find easier? $$\text{Euclid's formula is } A=m^2-n^2, B=2mn, C=m^2+n^2\text{ with commas}.$$ $$\text{Euclid's formula is }\quad A=m^2-n^2\quad B=2mn\quad C=m^2+n^2\quad\text{ with "\quad"s}.$$ Another case is the right ceiling function after a radical $$\lceil\sqrt{X}\rceil\quad \text{vs}\quad \lceil\sqrt{X}\space\rceil\quad \text{the latter with "\space" in front of }"\rceil"$$ There must be a hundred places where "space" decisions need to be made.

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