How to plot a graph from an equation

[tee]

I am trying to plot a graph on the excel from an equation like y=x^2 + 2x +
1. Does anyone know how to do it? If so, please show me the light. Thanks
in advance.

 

[Michael]

Assuming you use column a for x and column b for column y, type your x values
and then in b2 type: =a2*a2+2*a2+1 and copy down for as many x values as you
have. Select the data in columns a & b and choose line chart from the chart
options (click on the chart icon on the standard tool bar for chart options).
HTH

 

[Michael R Middleton]

Better to use an XY (Scatter) chart type, not a Line chart type.

- Mike www.mikemiddleton.com