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Default How can I graph an equation instead of points?

Decide on your minimum & maximum X values for your graph, & put them in
consecutive cells in a column (perhaps A2 & A3). Use your formula to
generate corresponding Y values in the next column (B2 and B3).
To aid in plotting the graph, put a heading (Y, or whatever) at the top of
your Y column but leave the corresponding heading blank at the top of the X
column. Select the 2 columns, including the Y heading and the blank above
the X (A1:B3), Insert/ Chart/ XY (select the subtype with straight line and
no point markers, if that's what you want), Series in columns, ... other
options to suit.
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David Biddulph

"Scott Murphy" <Scott wrote in message
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Instead of plotting points on a graph, I would like to graph an equation
in
the form of y = mx + b. How should I put this into a chart?