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| Functions and CALL Routines |
GAMMA Function
Returns the value of the gamma function.
| Category: | Mathematical |
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Syntax |
| GAMMA(argument) |
Arguments
- argument
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specifies a numeric constant, variable, or expression.
Restriction: Nonpositive integers are invalid.
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The GAMMA function returns the integral given by
![[equation]](images/deqn99.gif)
For positive integers, GAMMA(x) is (x - 1)!. This
function is commonly denoted by
![[equation]](images/leqn67.gif)
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x=gamma(6); |
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