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Name

abs()

Examples
int a = abs(153);      // Sets a to 153
int b = abs(-15);      // Sets b to 15
float c = abs(12.234); // Sets c to 12.234
float d = abs(-9.23);  // Sets d to 9.23
Description Calculates the absolute value (magnitude) of a number. The absolute value of a number is always positive.
Syntax
abs(value)
Parameters
value float or int
Returns float or int (depending on the input values)
Usage Web & Application
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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