diff --git a/snippets/elo.md b/snippets/elo.md
index 1fbbe1986..671d1ccea 100644
--- a/snippets/elo.md
+++ b/snippets/elo.md
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ Computes the new ratings between two opponents using the [Elo rating system](htt
 of two pre-ratings and returns an array containing two post-ratings.
 The winner's rating is the first element of the array.
 
-Use `Math.pow()` and math operators to compute the expected score (chance of winning) of each opponent
-and compute the new rating for each. Omit the second argument to use the default K-factor of
-32, or supply a custom K-factor value.
+Use the exponent `**` operator and math operators to compute the expected score (chance of winning)
+of each opponent and compute the new rating for each. Omit the second argument to use the default
+K-factor of 32, or supply a custom K-factor value.
 
 ```js
 const elo = ([a, b], kFactor = 32) => {
-  const expectedScore = (self, opponent) => 1 / (1 + Math.pow(10, (opponent - self) / 400));
+  const expectedScore = (self, opponent) => 1 / (1 + 10 ** ((opponent - self) / 400));
   const newRating = (rating, i) => rating + kFactor * (i - expectedScore(i ? a : b, i ? b : a));
   return [newRating(a, 1), newRating(b, 0)];
 };