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INTERCEPT function

Returns the intercept of the linear regression line

Syntax

INTERCEPT(known_y's, known_x's)

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
known_y'sYesThe dependent array or range of data.A1:A4
known_x'sYesThe independent array or range of data.B1:B4

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Intercept of a simple fitted line

=INTERCEPT({3;5;7},{1;2;3})

The pairs lie on y = 2x + 1. At x = 0, the intercept is 1.

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INTERCEPT · top-level call

=INTERCEPT({3;5;7},{1;2;3})

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The dependent array or range of data.

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