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exp(+Number, -Result)

-Result is exp(+Number)

Evaluates the exponential function exp(Number) ("e to the power of Number") and unifies the resulting value with Result.
Number
A number.
Result
Output: float or breal.

Description

Evaluates the exponential function exp(Number) ("e to the power of Number") and unifies the resulting value with Result.

This predicate can be used as a function in arithmetic expressions. In coroutining mode, if Number is uninstantiated, the call to exp/2 is delayed until this variable is instantiated.

Modes and Determinism

Exceptions

(4) instantiation fault
Number is not instantiated (non-coroutining mode only).
(24) number expected
Number is not of a numeric type.

Examples

    Result is exp(0.0).       % gives Result = 1.0
    Result is exp(-6).        % gives Result = 0.00247875

See Also

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