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PHP pow() Function


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Definition and Usage

The pow() function raises the first argument to the power of the second argument, and returns the result.

Syntax

pow(x,y)

Parameter Description
x Required. Specifies the number to be raised
y Required. The power to which to raise the number


Example

<?php
echo pow(4,2) . "<br />";
echo pow(6,2) . "<br />";
echo pow(-6,2) . "<br />";
echo pow(-6,-2) . "<br />";
echo pow(-6,5.5);
?>

The output of the code above will be:

16
36
36
0.0277777777778
-1.#IND


PHP Math Reference Complete PHP Math Reference

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