VB.NET Language in a Nutshell
| Exp Function |
Class
System.Math
Syntax
Math.Exp( d )
- d (required; Numeric)
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Any valid numeric expression
Return Value
Double
Description
A Double representing the natural number e raised to the power d . Note that the irrational number e is approximately 2.7182818.
Rules at a Glance
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The maximum value for d is 709.782712893.
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Exp is the inverse of the Log function.
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Because this function can accept numeric values only, you may want to check the value you pass using the IsNumeric function to prevent generating an error.
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This is a Shared member, so it can be used without creating any objects.
VB.NET/VB 6 Differences
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In VB 6, Exp was an intrinsic VB function. In VB.NET, it is a member of the Math class in the System namespace. Hence, in VB.NET, calls to Exp must be prefaced with the Math class name .
See Also
Log Function, Log10 Function, E Field, Pow Function