Problem Solving with Excel

Week 1
Excel Basics and Navigation
Problem Solving with Excel
Week 1
Excel Basics and Navigation
Summary

Section Description
Excel Basics and Navigation Exercises around Basic Excel Navigation
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Problem Solving with Excel
Week 1
Excel Basics and Navigation
Section 1 - Instruction

Problem 1 - Instructor Lead

Type in the formula below, and notice how the

formula follows the PEMDAS order of
operations :Parentheses, Exponents,
Multiplication and Division, and Addition and
Subtraction
=((5+(2*4)-3)/2)^2

Type in the Formula in the Cell Below:

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Problem 2 - Instructor Lead

Click through the "Evaluate Formula" sequence

in cell B21 to see the feature in action

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Problem 3 - Instructor Lead

Begin typing =AVERAGE to show how Excel
gives hints on formula logic

Problem 4 - Instructor Lead

Highlight cell B35 and click "Trace Dependents"

Highlight cell C35 and click "Trace Precedents"

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