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Excel Array Formulas

This document discusses array formulas in Excel 2007. [1] Array formulas are formulas that perform calculations on multiple cells at once and return an array of results instead of a single result. [2] They are entered using Ctrl+Shift+Enter and are enclosed in brackets when displayed. [3] The document provides examples of using common array functions like MMULT, MINVERSE, and TRANSPOSE to perform matrix operations and solve simultaneous linear equations.

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Excel Array Formulas

This document discusses array formulas in Excel 2007. [1] Array formulas are formulas that perform calculations on multiple cells at once and return an array of results instead of a single result. [2] They are entered using Ctrl+Shift+Enter and are enclosed in brackets when displayed. [3] The document provides examples of using common array functions like MMULT, MINVERSE, and TRANSPOSE to perform matrix operations and solve simultaneous linear equations.

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Excel 2007 Array Formulas

(by Dr. Tomas Co 5/7/2008)

Definition: Array formulas refer to evaluations whose results are placed in a range of cells (instead of a single cell) and are invoked by [CTRL Shift ENTER]. A group of brackets will automatically enclose the formula to remind the user that it is an array formula. Some Excel functions perform matrix operations such as multiplication, inverse and transpose and are implemented as array formulas. There are also other built-in Excel functions, such as LINEST (for linear regression), that require the results be placed in a range of cells, thereby requiring an array formula. Basic Operations: 1. Naming Arrays ( Avoid using names with one or two alphabets followed by a number, e.g. do not use F1 or AB2, instead use F_1 or AB_2 ) a. Select the range b. Method 1: Enter the name in the NW corner area next to the formula entry. Make sure to hit [ENTER] (otherwise the action will not be applied) c. Method 2: Go to [Formula] [Define Name] item and then enter the name.

Figure 1. Naming of Arrays or Cells

To remove names, go to [Formula] [Name Manager] and select the names to be removed.

Figure 2. Name management. 2. Matrix Operations


MMULT MINVERSE TRANSPOSE MDETERM Matrix multiplication Matrix inverse Matrix transpose Matrix determinant

Example 1: Matrix Multiplication 1. Name the two arrays as A and B.

Select the range then name as A

Figure 3. Set up matrix A and B. 2. Select the range for the product. : ( Note: for the number of columns of = number of rows of . the number of rows of = number of rows of . the number of columns of = number of columns of . )

3. Input the product formula in the formula area then key in [CRTL Shift ENTER].

Select the range then input formula

After [CTRL Shift ENTER].

Figure 4. Implementing an array formula. After using [CTRL Shift ENTER], a bracket encloses the formula to signify an array result.

Example 2: Solving Simultaneous Linear Equation Suppose you have the following equations
(1)

Then we need to first formulate into a matrix equation


(2)

where,

and the solution is then given by


(3)

, and name the arrays as A and b. 1. Setup the range for 2. Select the range for s, then enter the formula: =MMULT(MINVERSE(A),b) and press [CTRL Shift ENTER] as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5. Array function approach for solving simultaneous linear equations.

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