can excel draw a chart in a coordinate plane

[larry S]

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?

 

[Bernard Liengme]

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.
best wishes

 

[Ken Wright]

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

http://www.tushar-mehta.com/excel/charts/normal_distribution/