1. Using Formulas

2. Writing Formulas Click the cell where you want the answer to appear
In Excel all formulas being the with equal sign (=)

3. Simple Formulas + - * / ^ Add =sum(b3+b4) Subtract =(b3-b4)
+ - * / ^
Add =sum(b3+b4)
Subtract =(b3-b4)
Multiply =(b3*b4)
Divide =(b3/b4)
Power =(b2*b3)^3

4. Completing the Formulas
Once you have completed the formula you must click ‘enter’ in order for it be done. The result will appear.
Note: If you have multiple columns with the same formula you can copy and paste the formula to the other columns and save yourself some time!

5. Complex Formulas
Complex formulas: formulas where more than one function is being carried out in one cell:
Example:
=(b3-b4/3)^2

6. Order of Operations
Please Excuse My Aunt Sally

7. Using References Instead of Values
Cell references - using cell addresses instead of whole numbers
Avoiding errors
Reflecting changes

8. Please Remember…. GIGO Garbage In Garbage Out
The computer only calculates what you tell it to do!!!