repeat a calculation for differently named variables

Hi,

Any ideas on the shortest way to perform a calculation on several different named variables to give output of different names too?

For example, say I have variables a1, a2, a3 and I want to produce output named f1, f2, f3 all of which are defined as

f1=10(a1)+6 f2=10(a2)+6 f3=10(a3)+6

what would be the shortest way to do this?

Answer 1

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

The best way to do it is

a=[a1 a2 a3]
f=10*a+6

%instead of using many variables f1,f2 and f3, you have them in one

f(1)
f(2)
f(3)

read this link http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_create_variables_A1.2C_A2.2C....2CA10_in_a_loop.3F

[anna]

great, thanks.