& sqrt() Syntax: sqrt(<number>) Returns the square root of <number>. <number> may be a floating point number, and a floating point result is returned. <number> may not be negative. Example: > say sqrt(2) You say "1.414214" > say sqrt(100) You say "10" > say sqrt(0) You say "0" > say sqrt(-1) You say "#-1 SQUARE ROOT OF NEGATIVE" See Also: power()