C Math pow() Function
Example
Raise different numbers to different powers:
printf("%f", pow(2.0, 8.0));
printf("%f", pow(3.0, 4.0));
printf("%f", pow(9.0, 0.5));
printf("%f", pow(8.0, -1.0));
printf("%f", pow(10.0, -2.0));
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Definition and Usage
The pow() function raises a number to the power of another number.
The pow() function is defined in the <math.h> header file.
Syntax
One of the following:
pow(double base, double exponent);
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
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| base | Required. The base of the power operation. |
| exponent | Required. The exponent of the power operation. |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A double value representing the result of a power operation. |
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