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C Math pow() Function

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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
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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Related Pages

C Functions Tutorial

C Math Functions Tutorial


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