How to Use LOGEST() in Google Sheets

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Given partial data about an exponential growth curve, calculates various parameters about the best fit ideal exponential growth curve.

How To Actually Use LOGEST() in Sheets

LOGEST(known_data_y, [known_data_x], [b], [verbose])

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Use the LOGEST function to calculate the exponential growth curve parameters for the data in cells A1:A10. Your formula should return the coefficients for the best fit line.

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