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PHP exp() Function

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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
x Required. Specifies the exponent

Technical Details

Return Value: 'e' raised to the power of x
Return Type: Float
PHP Version: 4+

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