sqrt()
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Overview
The sqrt() function takes a number as an argument, and returns the square root of that number.
Return Type
- Decimal
 
Syntax
<variable> = <number>.sqrt();
(OR)
<variable> = sqrt(<number>  ); 
| Parameter | Description | Data type | 
|---|---|---|
| <variable> | Variable which will contain the returned value. | DECIMAL | 
| <number> | The number whose square root will be returned. Values below 0 will return null.  | NUMBER or DECIMAL | 
Examples
number = 9;
sqrtValue = number.sqrt(); // returns 3.0
sqrtValue = number.sqrt(); // returns 3.0