PHP exp() Function
Example
Return 'e' raised to the power of different numbers:
<?php
echo(exp(0) . "<br>");
echo(exp(1) . "<br>");
echo(exp(10) . "<br>");
echo(exp(4.8));
?>
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Definition and Usage
The exp() function returns e raised to the power of x (ex).
'e' is the base of the natural system of logarithms (approximately 2.718282) and x is the number passed to it.
Syntax
exp(x);
Parameter | Description |
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x | Required. Specifies the exponent |
Technical Details
Return Value: | 'e' raised to the power of x |
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Return Type: | Float |
PHP Version: | 4+ |
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