sqrt, sqrtf : positive square root

Synopsis

#include <math.h>
double sqrt(double x);
float  sqrtf(float x);
```### Description

sqrt computes the positive square root of the argument. You can modify error handling for this function with matherr.### Returns

On success, the square root is returned. If x is real and positive, then the result is positive. If x is real and negative, the global value errno is set to EDOM (domain error).

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**Authoritative source**: BUSMASTER DITA help source `sqrt.dita`, compiled into `BUSMASTER.CHM` with the application.