loge(X)
Returns the natural logarithm of the given value.
Syntax
loge(X)
Input
Argument | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
X |
any numeric type | A numeric value |
Return Value
Returns a decimal number corresponding to the natural logarithm of X
, or
ln X
.
If X
is 0, the result is
-0i (negative infinity).
If X
is negative, the result is N/A.
If X
is N/A, the result is N/A.
Sample Usage
X |
loge(X) |
---|---|
0 | -0i |
1 | 0 |
-2 | NA |
2 | 0.6931472 |
9 | 2.1972246 |
9.178 | 2.2168093 |
NA | NA |