Welcome to the lesson on Python Maths
Python has a set of built-in math functions, including an extensive math module, that allows you to perform mathematical tasks on numbers.
Built-in Math Functions
The min() and max() functions can be used to find the lowest or highest value in an iterable:
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The abs() function returns the absolute (positive) value of the specified number:
The pow(x, y) function returns the value of x to the power of y (xy).
Example: Return the value of 4 to the power of 3 (same as 4 * 4 * 4):
The Math Module
Python has also a built-in module called math, which extends the list of mathematical functions.
To use it, you must import the math module:
import math
When you have imported the math module, you can start using methods and constants of the module.
The math.sqrt() method for example, returns the square root of a number:
Example:
The math.ceil() method rounds a number upwards to its nearest integer, and the math.floor() method rounds a number downwards to its nearest integer, and returns the result:
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The math.pi constant, returns the value of PI (3.14...):
Example:
End of Python Maths
You have learned Python Maths in simple terms.
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