Function Cube(x)

Cube

Cube(
    x             ! (input) numerical expression
    )

Arguments

x

A scalar numerical expression.

Return Value

The function Cube returns \(x^3\).

Graph

../../_images/cube.png

Example

_p_returnM1 := Cube(-1); ! Cube(-1) = -1
_p_returnZ  := Cube( 0); ! Cube( 0) =  0
_p_returnP1 := Cube( 1); ! Cube( 1) =  1
_p_returnP2 := Cube( 2); ! Cube( 2) =  8

Note

The function Cube can be used in constraints of nonlinear mathematical programs.

See also

The functions Power, Sqr, and Sqrt. Arithmetic functions are discussed in full detail in Arithmetic Functions of the Language Reference.