Syntax
LOG(num{,precis}{,ERR=lineref})
Description
The LOG() function returns the common logarithm (base 10) of its argument.
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Parameter |
Description |
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number |
Argument to be processed. |
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precis |
Numeric precision, an integer in the range of 1 to 16 (default is 6) that represents the number of decimal places desired in the result. |
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ERR=lineref |
Branch to be taken if an error occurs during execution. |
Example
Example 1
The following defines the log of X:
1000 LET A=LOG(X)
Example 2
The following defines the log of X with a precision of 16:
1000 LET A=LOG(X,16)
Example 3
The following acts a counterpart to the LOG() function, allowing non-integer powers:
1000 LET A=B^3.45