abs() - Built-in Functions

Return the absolute value of a number.
The argument may be an integer or a floating point number.
If the argument is a complex number, its magnitude is returned.

Syntax

abs(x)

Example

mag=abs(5+5j)	# finds magnitude of complex number 5+5j = 7.07106
a=abs(-8.5)	# absolute of -8.5 = 8.5

Output / Return Value

Return the absolute value of a number.

Limitations

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