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PHP pow() Function

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Example

Examples of pow():

<?php
echo(pow(2,4) . "<br>");
echo(pow(-2,4) . "<br>");
echo(pow(-2,-4) . "<br>");
echo(pow(-2,-3.2));
?>
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Definition and Usage

The pow() function returns x raised to the power of y.


Syntax

pow(x,y);

Parameter Description
x Required. Specifies the base to use
y Required. Specifies the exponent

Technical Details

Return Value: x raised to the power of y
Return Type:  Integer if possible, Float otherwise
PHP Version: 4+
PHP Changelog: PHP 4.0.6: Will now return integer if possible. Earlier it only returned float
PHP 4.2.0: No warning is issued on errors

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