Error - undefined reference to 'pow' with C program in GCC Linux

Fixing undefined reference to 'pow' in Linux

This is a common error while compiling C program in GCC/G++ Linux. This error occurs when you are using pow function to calculate power of a number in your programs.

To fix this problem ensure following points:

Include header file math.h in your program.
Add –lm linker flag with compilation command.

1- Include Header file

    #include <stdio.h>
    #include <math.h>
    ...
    ...

2- Compile command

    gcc  main.c -o main -lm

To more explanation : Compiling C program with math.h library in Linux.

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