Abs

Notation

Description

Returns the absolute value of the input. So, abs(-12.5) = 12.5, and abs(12.5) = 12.5.

Parameters

• x: The number whose absolute value is to be returned.

Return Values

double: Returns the absolute value of a given number.

Example Call

// demonstrates obtaining the absolute value of a given number
var xa;
xa = abs(x);

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Category:Function:Real