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|x1= <code>[[private]] _squareRoot = [[sqrt]] 9;  {{cc|returns 3}}</code>
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Alternatively use "x^0.5" or "x^(1/2)".
Alternatively use "x^0.5" or "x^(1/2)".
<code>_sq = 9^0.5; {{cc|result is 3}}
<sqf>
_sq = 9^(1/2); {{cc|result is 3}}</code>
_sq = 9^0.5; // result is 3
_sq = 9^(1/2); // result is 3
</sqf>
You can use this method to get any root.
You can use this method to get any root.
Cubed root = x^(1/3) or x^0.333[repeating].
Cubed root = x^(1/3) or x^0.333[repeating].

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Description

Description:
Returns square root of x.
Groups:
Math

Syntax

Syntax:
sqrt x
Parameters:
x: Number
Return Value:
Number

Examples

Example 1:
private _squareRoot = sqrt 9; // returns 3

Additional Information

See also:
Math Commands a ^ b

Notes

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Posted on 18:05, 24 August 2014 (EST)
Benargee
Alternatively use "x^0.5" or "x^(1/2)".
_sq = 9^0.5; // result is 3 _sq = 9^(1/2); // result is 3
You can use this method to get any root. Cubed root = x^(1/3) or x^0.333[repeating]. Root 4 = x^(1/4) or x^0.25.