Could we please have an exponents block? ( ) ^ ( )

-greats-

support!

((1) ^ (2))

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-greats- wrote:
support!
((1) ^ (2)::operators)

Why do you support? In the Suggestions forum, you have to explain why support or don't support it.

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+1

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Malicondi

+1 i need this block would simplify many equations, like distance formula

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X-STAR1218 wrote:
+1

why do you support?

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ReinoScreech

illusionist wrote:
( ) ^ ( ) <———

This definitely can help for beginners who are new to Scratch.

The easiest way to do a workaround is to multiply a number by the same number.

set [output v] to ((3) * (3)) // Output: 9
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * (3))) // Output: 27
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * ((3) * (3)))) // Output: 81

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TheEpikGamer211

what about square roots?

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54387a

TheEpikGamer211 wrote:
what about square roots?

It already exists as

([sqrt v] of (. . .))

. By the way, if you want a root block when this suggestion gets implemented, do

(. . .)^((1)/(. . .))::operators reporter

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Za-Chary wrote:
silly me

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TheEpikGamer211

54387a wrote:
TheEpikGamer211 wrote:
what about square roots?
It already exists as
([sqrt v] of (. . .))
. By the way, if you want a root block when this suggestion gets implemented, do
(. . .)^((1)/(. . .))::operators reporter

oh, ok.

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HelloJelloPeople

ReinoScreech wrote:
(#706)
illusionist wrote:
( ) ^ ( ) <———

This definitely can help for beginners who are new to Scratch.

The easiest way to do a workaround is to multiply a number by the same number.
set [output v] to ((3) * (3)) // Output: 9
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * (3))) // Output: 27
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * ((3) * (3)))) // Output: 81

The only problem I see with this is that the block size (and count) can get real large, real fast as you increase the exponent.

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54387a

ReinoScreech wrote:
illusionist wrote:
( ) ^ ( ) <———

This definitely can help for beginners who are new to Scratch.

The easiest way to do a workaround is to multiply a number by the same number.
set [output v] to ((3) * (3)) // Output: 9
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * (3))) // Output: 27
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * ((3) * (3)))) // Output: 81

However, that doesn't work with decimal exponents.

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The log workaround is unobvious. support.

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Support

Why do you support? In the suggestions forum, you need to say why you support.

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finally back on scratch

There is definitely a feature on Scratch where if you don't follow me, a penguin will come to your house and eat all your food and blow up your fridge.

THIS IS NOT A LIE

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medians

HelloJelloPeople wrote:
ReinoScreech wrote:
(#706)
illusionist wrote:
( ) ^ ( ) <———

This definitely can help for beginners who are new to Scratch.

The easiest way to do a workaround is to multiply a number by the same number.
set [output v] to ((3) * (3)) // Output: 9
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * (3))) // Output: 27
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * ((3) * (3)))) // Output: 81
The only problem I see with this is that the block size (and count) can get real large, real fast as you increase the exponent.

Also, that workaround doesn't account for negative and non-integer powers.

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if you see this

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medians

Bringing this topic up.

Medians bamboozled by 3.0 (version 3.0): https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/979822351/
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medians: Oh god not this utc - 12 thing again..
Fun_Cupcake_i81: What, were you expecting not to see the utc - 12 thing again? THE UTC - 12 THIGN ALWAYS RETURNS. ALWAYS.
medians: I knew it would happen. I was the one who started it last year.
Fun_Cupcake_i81: Well then if you didn't want it back maybe you need to time travel to last year and fix that

Oh wait if you could time travel I think we all know exactly when you would go-
user1: That picture is from 2.0. Now he’s at my house and is my pet.
user2: But this is medians we're talking about, so “from 2.0” can mean the same thing as “from five seconds ago”.
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My other accounts: @selfexplanatory @modesties @chaircard @fireflyhero @dividendyield @colloids @radians @skeuamorphism @dihectogon @anglebisector @aau- @EditBlockColors @AdamantOrb @MoongeistBeam @festively @Ampharos_ @straightforwardness
i trolled redcat LOL

if you see this

{what method did you use::control hat
answer on profile ::motion
} ::operators

;

Malicondi

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HelloJelloPeople

medians wrote:
(#716)
HelloJelloPeople wrote:
ReinoScreech wrote:
(#706)
illusionist wrote:
( ) ^ ( ) <———

This definitely can help for beginners who are new to Scratch.

The easiest way to do a workaround is to multiply a number by the same number.
set [output v] to ((3) * (3)) // Output: 9
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * (3))) // Output: 27
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * ((3) * (3)))) // Output: 81
The only problem I see with this is that the block size (and count) can get real large, real fast as you increase the exponent.
Also, that workaround doesn't account for negative and non-integer powers.

One way I just realized for negative powers is to do

((1) / (insert multiplication operators seen above here))

But for how much effort it is, and the fact that fractional/non-integer powers simply do not work (with exception of x^1/2) with current blocks, including workarounds, that alone is enough to support.

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mumu245

medians wrote:
(#716)
HelloJelloPeople wrote:
ReinoScreech wrote:
(#706)
illusionist wrote:
( ) ^ ( ) <———

This definitely can help for beginners who are new to Scratch.

The easiest way to do a workaround is to multiply a number by the same number.
set [output v] to ((3) * (3)) // Output: 9
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * (3))) // Output: 27
set [output v] to ((3) * ((3) * ((3) * (3)))) // Output: 81
The only problem I see with this is that the block size (and count) can get real large, real fast as you increase the exponent.
Also, that workaround doesn't account for negative and non-integer powers.

Also, you can't calculate them dynamically.

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