1, IMDIV(x, y): This function can be understood as "y divided by x". In the formula = imdiv (5 5,2), the dividend is 2 and the divisor is 5. This means that the result of dividing 5 by 2 is 2.5. It should be noted that the IMDIV function is only applicable to real number division. If the divisor is 0 or a fraction, the function will return an error.
2. Product (x, y): This function can be understood as "product of x and y". In the formula = product (5, 1/2), the multiplicand is 5 and the multiplier is 1 divided by 2 (that is, 0.5). This is actually equivalent to 5 divided by 2, so the result is also 2.5. When using the product function for division, we need to pay attention to the operation priority rules of Excel. In this example, because the multiplier 1/2 contains a division operation, Excel will perform division first and then multiplication.
3. Diagonal division "/":This is the most common writing method in Excel, and there is no special requirement. Excel formula =5/2=2.5.
The application of Excel in mathematics;
1. Calculation and statistical analysis: Excel tables can be used to store and organize data, and various built-in functions can be used for calculation and statistical analysis. For example, the SUM function can be used to calculate the sum of a set of data, the AVERAGE function can be used to calculate the average value, and the MAX and MIN functions can be used to find the maximum and minimum values.
2. Drawing charts: Excel can convert data in tables into charts, which helps to better visualize data and trends. Excel provides histogram, line chart, pie chart and other types of charts, which can easily draw the distribution and changes of data.
3. Equation solving: Excel has strong equation solving ability and can easily solve various mathematical equations. For example, you can use Excel's built-in function solve or programming to solve the equation, or you can convert the equation into a table and solve it through Excel's table calculation function.
4. Matrix operation: Matrix operation in Excel can be realized by using array formulas or adding special plug-ins. Through matrix operation, linear equations can be easily solved, matrix transformation and eigenvalue calculation can be carried out.