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scalb-Exponent Adjustment

Interface 

F_TYPE scalb (F_TYPE x, F_TYPE y)

Description

scalb() = x*(2**y) computed, for integer y.

Exceptions

Exceptional Argument       Routine Behavior

x*(2**y) > max_float       Overflow

x*(2**y) < min_float       Underflow

See Also

Appendix A, Critical Floating-Point Values

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