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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
   
   
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