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*This function gives the absolute value of a given number. | *This function gives the absolute value of a given number. | ||
*Here <math>n</math> is the real number which we want to convert to absolute value of <math>n</math>. | *Here <math>n</math> is the real number which we want to convert to absolute value of <math>n</math>. | ||
| − | *The absolute value of a real number is its distance from 0 on the number line. | + | *The absolute value of a real number is its distance from 0(origin) on the number line. |
*Absolute value of a number is always <math>+ve</math> | *Absolute value of a number is always <math>+ve</math> | ||
Revision as of 03:04, 26 November 2013
ABS(n)
- Where is the any real number.
is the any real number.Description
- This function gives the absolute value of a given number.
- Here is the real number which we want to convert to absolute value of .
- The absolute value of a real number is its distance from 0(origin) on the number line.
- Absolute value of a number is always
Examples
- ABS(8) = 8
- ABS(-5) = 5
- ABS(1/2) = 0.5
- ABS(-1/4) = 0.25