Arithmetic & Number Theory
Absolute Value
Distance from zero.
Formula
Formula
y = x
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x | input | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| y | magnitude | computed result | — | result |
Try it yourself
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenx = -42
Result42
Example 2
Givenx = 17
Result17