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PHP atanh() Function

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Example

Return the inverse hyperbolic tangent of different numbers:

<?php
echo(atanh(M_PI_4) . "<br>");
echo(atanh(0.50) . "<br>");
echo(atanh(-0.50) . "<br>");
echo(atanh(1) . "<br>");
echo(atanh(-1));
?>
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Definition and Usage

The atanh() function returns the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a number.


Syntax

atanh(number);

Parameter Description
number Required. Specifies a number

Technical Details

Return Value: The hyperbolic tangent of number
Return Type: Float
PHP Version: 4.1+
PHP Changelog: PHP 5.3: This function is now available on all platforms

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