NAME

hypot, cabs − Euclidean distance

SYNOPSIS

#include <math.h>

double hypot(x, y)
double x, y;

double cabs(z)
struct { double x, y;} z;

DESCRIPTION

Hypot and cabs return

sqrt(x∗x + y∗y),

taking precautions against unwarranted overflows. 

SEE ALSO

exp(3M) for sqrt

Sun Release 3.5  —  Last change: 19 January 1983