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SQRT

Syntax:

SQRT ( x )

Description: Computes the positive square root of x.

Arguments:

Name

Type

Description

x

number

The number whose positive root is to be found.

 

Return Type and Value: number – The positive square root of x.

However, if x is negative, #NUM! is returned.

[Example:

SQRT(2) results in 1.414213562
SQRT(5) results in 2.236067977

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