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sq()

Squares a number (multiplies a number by itself).

Examples

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def setup():
    py5.no_stroke()
    a = py5.sq(1)   # Sets 'a' to 1
    b = py5.sq(-5)  # Sets 'b' to 25
    c = py5.sq(9)   # Sets 'c' to 81
    py5.rect(0, 25, a, 10)
    py5.rect(0, 45, b, 10)
    py5.rect(0, 65, c, 10)

Description

Squares a number (multiplies a number by itself). The result is always a positive number, as multiplying two negative numbers always yields a positive result. For example, -1 * -1 = 1.

Syntax

sq(value: float) -> float

Parameters

  • value: float - number to square

Updated on September 11, 2021 16:51:34pm UTC