can excel draw a chart in a coordinate plane
 

i have an excel worksheet that calculates the values of an equation like
y=x^2+2x+3. the worksheet produces the x an y values. is there a way to get a
chart that produces a parabola?

In A1 type X, in B1 type Y
In A2:A21 (or more) enter x-values such as 1,2,3,4...
IN B2 enter =A2^2+3*A2+3. Copy down to the last A column value
Select A1:B21 (or more); click the Chart Wizard; select XY chart (NOT Line)
Complete the chart.
Now you have the bare bones, visit a library and take out an Excel book.
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Bernard V Liengme
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"larry S" <larry wrote in message
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i have an excel worksheet that calculates the values of an equation like
y=x^2+2x+3. the worksheet produces the x an y values. is there a way to
get a
chart that produces a parabola?

And just in case this is where you were heading:-

http://www.tushar-mehta.com/excel/ch..._distribution/

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Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel
Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03

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"larry S" <larry wrote in message
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i have an excel worksheet that calculates the values of an equation like
y=x^2+2x+3. the worksheet produces the x an y values. is there a way to
get a
chart that produces a parabola?