To perform attached calculations in MATLAB, users are advised to consult the documentation and the Getting Started guide. A common approach involves using nested loops to sum expressions, but care must be taken with logarithmic functions, as MATLAB's log refers to the natural logarithm. The correct summation code initializes a variable and accumulates results within the loops. Additionally, users can plot equations over specified intervals by defining x and y values in a loop, demonstrating the flexibility of MATLAB for mathematical computations. Proper understanding of MATLAB's functions is crucial for accurate results.