How can I graph an equation instead of points?
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? |
How can I graph an equation instead of points?
Scott,
Make up two columns, one with your xvalues (let's say, from A2 down), the other with the formula =m*A2+b where A2 is the first of your xvalues. Substitute m and b with values or cell references - like $C$2 Then copy that formula down, and graph based on that table. HTH, Bernie MS Excel MVP "Scott Murphy" <Scott wrote in message ... 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? |
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. - David Biddulph "Scott Murphy" <Scott wrote in message ... 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? |
How can I graph an equation instead of points?
G'day Scott,
You're not by any chance a soil tester from Australia are you? "Scott Murphy" <Scott wrote in message ... 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? |
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