JavaScript | Math.pow( ) Function

The Math.pow() function in JavaScript is used to power of a number i.e., the value of number raised to some exponent. Since the Math.pow() is a static method of Math and therefore it is always used as Math.pow() and not as a method of an object created of Math class.

Syntax:

Math.pow(base, exponent)

Parameters: this function accepts two parameters which is mentioned avobe and described below:

• base: It is the base number which is to be raised.
• exponent: It is the value used to raise the base.

Return Value: The Math.pow() function returns a number representing the given base raised to the power of the given exponent.

Below examples illustrates the Math.pow() function in JavaScript:

• Example 1: When both base and exponent are passed as positive numbers in parameters:
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  <script type="text/javascript">     document.write(Math.pow(9, 3)); </script>

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  Output:

  729

• Example 2: When the base value is negative and the exponent is positive:
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  <script type="text/javascript">     document.write(Math.pow(-9, 3)); </script>

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  Output:

  -729

• Example 3: When the base value is positive and the exponent is negative:
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  <script type="text/javascript">     document.write(Math.pow(9, -3)); </script>

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  Output:

  0.0013717421124828531

• Example 4: When the base value is negative and the exponent has decimal point:
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  <script type="text/javascript">     document.write(Math.pow(-9, 0.5)); </script>

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  Output:

  NaN

Supported Browsers: The browsers supported by JavaScript Math.pow( ) Function are listed below:

• Google Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Opera
• Safari



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