How to add an equation in an Excel graph
You can watch a video tutorial here.
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Excel is widely used for mathematical operations due to the variety of functions and tools it provides. It also provides several charting tools and many types of charts. Having plotted a set of x and y coordinates on a chart, you may want to display the equation in the graph.
Step 1 – Open the Format Trendline menu
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– Select the chart and/or the line
– Go to Chart Design > Add Chart Element > Trendline > More Trendline Options
Step 2 – Select the display option
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– In the Format Trendline pane, select Display Equation on chart
– The equation will be displayed on the chart