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Default How do I define and solve a maths equation using excel?

eg. "A1*x^2 + A2*x= 4 " in cell B1
we know the values in cells A1 and A2 and both are constants.

how do we solve for x using goal seek?
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A1:5
A2:5
A3(x):5
A4:4
B1: =A1*A3^2+A2*A3-A4

ToolsGoal Seek
Set Cell: B1
To Value: 0
By Changing cell: A3

If you need more precision: ToolsOptionsCalculation, change the Iteration
options

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eg. "A1*x^2 + A2*x= 4 " in cell B1
we know the values in cells A1 and A2 and both are constants.

how do we solve for x using goal seek?



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