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bc: Start an interactive session with the standard math library enabled.
$ bc --mathlib
try on your machine
The command "bc --mathlib" is used to invoke the "bc" command-line calculator program with the math library enabled.
"bc" is a versatile command-line calculator that performs mathematical operations and supports a variety of mathematical functions. It can handle numerical calculations, conversions, and even more complex computations and scripts.
The "--mathlib" option, when added to the command, activates the math library in bc, allowing you to use additional mathematical functions such as trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent), logarithmic functions (log, ln), exponential functions (exponentiation), and many more.
By using "bc --mathlib", you can perform advanced mathematical calculations beyond basic arithmetic operations.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.