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27 .Dd September 13, 2011
39 .Fn pow "double x" "double y"
41 .Fn powf "float x" "float y"
45 family of functions return
47 raised to the power of
54 is not an integer, the global variable
60 a reserved operand fault is generated.
61 A portable application should nevertheless ensure that
63 is an integer value whenever
68 .\" XXX: List also the special return values?
70 Upon successful completion, the described functions return
76 The described functions conform to
79 The history of the power functions dates back to