SQRT function

Description

SQRT(x) returns the square root of the positive number x. SQRT(x)=x^(1/2). If the argument x of the function is negative, then the function returns an error (missing value).

Example

SQRT(25) equals 5

SQRT(-9) returns an error (no value).

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Related functions

• SQUARE(x) Square function
• CSQRT(x) Complex numbers square root function
• Mathematical functions

External links

• Square root on Wikipedia.