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Adding a TexMObject to keep formula parts in place?

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Description

## Description of proposed feature
Hey, I would like to do what has been done in this post https://github.com/3b1b/manim/issues/657
So far, I am using
```python
eq1 = MathTex(r"A",r"=",r"\int",r"\text d x",r"f(x)", color = BLACK)
eq2 = MathTex(r"A",r"=",r"\sum + \gamma - \eta + \elta",r"\text d x",r"f(x)", color = BLACK)

self.play(
TransformMatchingTex(eq1, eq2),
run_time = 0.2
)
```
but this is not really working if an element of the MathTex that is not the last changes in size, in particular when it is
in the frac operator: The other parts of the formula shift or even transform as well on the screen.

How can I keep certain elements at a fixed position, like the nominator in this case?

## How can the new feature be used?
It can be used to fix certain parts of the formula while changing other parts. Overall, you gain more influence over the formula.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the behavior of MathTex and TransformMatchingTex in the example, then read the related discussion in issue 657. Define how selected formula parts should retain fixed positions while other parts change, and verify the result with the two equations shown in this issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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