abs

math

Returns the absolute value of a number

Syntax

abs(number)

number (number)

The number to get the absolute value of

number

The absolute (non-negative) value

Input:

-5 | abs

Output:

Input:

abs(3.14)

Output:

3.14

Input:

abs(-42)

Output:

The abs() function returns the absolute value of a number, converting negative numbers to positive while leaving positive numbers unchanged.

Use abs() when you need to work with magnitudes regardless of sign, such as calculating distances or differences.