Python math.erfc() Method

Example

Print the complementary error function for different numbers:

# Import math Library
import math

# Print complementary error function for different numbers
print (math.erfc(0.67))
print (math.erfc(1.34))
print (math.erfc(-6))

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Definition and Usage

The math.erfc() method returns the complementary error function of a number.

This method accepts a value between - inf and + inf, and returns a value between 0 and 2.

Syntax

math.erfc(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
x	Required. A number to find the complementary error function of

Technical Details

Return Value:	A `float` value, representing the complementary error function of a number
Python Version:	3.2

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