returns the decimal exponential of a number.
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# Syntax
the exp10 of number
# Params
- number : A real number, or an expression that evaluates to a number.
# Examples
exp10(2) -- returns 100
exp10(-3) -- returns 0.001
# Description
Use the exp10 function to obtain a power of 10.
The expression exp10(number) is equal to 10^number.
If number is a positive integer, exp10(number) is a 1 followed by number zeros. If number is a negative integer, exp10(number) is a decimal point followed by number-1 zeros and a one.
If a math operation on finite inputs produces a non-finite output, an execution error is thrown. See math operations for more information.
# Tags
math,
# See
- **keyword:** integer - **function:** exp - **glossary:** negative, return, math operation