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Sqrt Function
Syntax
the sqrt of <number> or
sqrt (<number>)
Description
The sqrt function calculates the square root of a number. If you try to calculate the square root of a negative number, the result is NAN (Not A Number).
Examples
sqrt (4)
sqrt (2)
the sqrt of 5
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