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GAMMA(X)

Description
This function returns the value of the Euler's gamma function evaluated for values of X 0, and less than or equal to approximately 171 (less on a few computers with limited mathematics capabilities). Gamma is a continuous function whose value for integer arguments N is (N1)! (N1 factorial).
 
Parameters
X

A numeric value
 
Examples
GAMMA(5) = 24
 
GAMMA(1.59) = 0.89243
 
GAMMA(L38) = Error - GAMMA, floating exception
where L38 = 175