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Returns the absolute value of a number. | Returns the absolute value of a number. | ||
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: <tt>'''number'''</tt> is the number whose absolute value is to be calculated. The absolute value of a number is its value without the +/- sign. | : <tt>'''number'''</tt> is the number whose absolute value is to be calculated. The absolute value of a number is its value without the +/- sign. | ||
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<tt>'''ABS(0)'''</tt> | <tt>'''ABS(0)'''</tt> | ||
: returns <tt>'''0'''</tt>. | : returns <tt>'''0'''</tt>. | ||
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=== See also: === | === See also: === | ||
Revision as of 07:01, 2 March 2008
ABS
Returns the absolute value of a number.
Syntax:
ABS(number)
- number is the number whose absolute value is to be calculated. The absolute value of a number is its value without the +/- sign.
Example:
ABS(-56)
- returns 56.
ABS(12.3)
- returns 12.3.
ABS(0)
- returns 0.
