Math.pow

Returns base to the exponent power, that is, base^exponent^.

Method of Math
Static

Syntax

pow( x, y )

Parameters

Parameter Description
base The base number
exponent The exponent to which to raise base

Description

Because pow is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.pow(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created.

Examples

If x is 7 and y is 2, raisePower returns 49 (7 to the power of 2).

See also

Math.exp, Math.log

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