NAME

exp - exponential function

SYNOPSIS

v = exp(NumExpr)

DESCRIPTION

Exp returns the exponential function of its argument; i.e., the number e raised to the NumExpr power, where e is the base of the system of natural logarithms and is approximately equal to 2.71828. 

NumExpr may be any numeric expression. 

EXAMPLE

The program

	print exp(3)

produces

	20.08553692318767

which is e cubed. 

SEE ALSO

log

from The Basmark QuickBASIC Programmer’s Manual by Lawrence Leinweber