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exp1

Type

function

Summary

Returns the natural exponential of a number, minus 1.

Syntax

the exp1 of <number>
exp1(<number>)

Description

Use the exp1 function to obtain a power of e minus 1, e^ number - 1. This is the inverse function of ln1, that is exp1(ln1(x)) = x and ln1(exp1(x)) = x for any number x.

The transcendental number e appears in many mathematical formulas.

If a math operation on finite inputs produces a non-finite output, an execution error is thrown. See math operations for more information.

Parameters

NameTypeDescription

number

A real number, or an expression that evaluates to a number.

Examples

exp1(myValue)

function: ln1, exp

glossary: return, math operation

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile

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