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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<root>
<name>sq()</name>
<category>Math</category>
<subcategory>Calculation</subcategory>
<usage>Web &amp; Application</usage>
<example>
<image>sq_.gif</image>
<code>
noStroke();
float a = sq(1); // Sets a to 1
float b = sq(-5); // Sets b to 25
float c = sq(9); // Sets c to 81
rect(0, 25, a, 10);
rect(0, 45, b, 10);
rect(0, 65, c, 10);
</code>
</example>
<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.
</description>
<syntax>
sq(<c>value</c>)
</syntax>
<parameter>
<label>value</label>
<description>int or float</description>
</parameter>
<returns>float</returns>
<related>
sqrt()
</related>
<availability>1.0</availability>
<type>Function</type>
<partof>PDE</partof>
</root>