Abs

Description

Returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.

Category

Mathematical functions

Syntax


Abs(number)

See also

Parameters

Parameter

Description

number
A number

Example

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Abs Example

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<P>The absolute value of the following numbers:

1,3,-4,-3.2,6 is 

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#Abs(1)#,#Abs(3)#,#Abs(-4)#,#Abs(-3.2)#,#Abs(6)#

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<P>The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.



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