pow()

Published May 10, 2021Updated Sep 3, 2021

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Returns the value of a base number x to the power of an exponent y, with an optional modulus z.

Syntax

pow(x, y, z)

Example 1

Use pow() to return the result of 5 to the power of 3:


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Example 2

Use pow() to return the result of 5 to the power of 3 with a modulus of 3:


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