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nth-root ( n x -- y )
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Vocabulary
math
.
functions
Inputs
n
an
integer
x
a
number
Outputs
y
a
number
Word description
Calculates the nth root of a number, such that
y^n=x
.
Definition
USING:
kernel
math
;
IN:
math.functions
:
nth-root
( n x -- y )
swap
recip
^
;
inline