CalcAbs
CalcAbs
CalcAbs[ n ] returns the absolute value of a number.
Usages
CalcAbs[ n ]
CalcAbs[ n ] returns the absolute value of n: the number without its minus sign. n can be an integer, a decimal number or a fraction.
| Example | in | out |
|---|---|---|
| An integer. | CalcAbs[ -3 ] |
3 |
| A decimal number. | CalcAbs[ -2.5 ] |
2.5 |
| A fraction. | CalcAbs[ -3/4 ] |
3/4 |
| A script variable. | x := -4 |
r = 4 |
CalcAbs[ list ]
If the argument is a list, CalcAbs is applied to each element.
| Example | in | out |
|---|---|---|
| The absolute value of each element. | CalcAbs[ {-1, 2, -3} ] |
{1, 2, 3} |
Details
CalcAbsonly calculates with numbers. Expressions such asSqrt[2]-2,-Piorxare left unevaluated:CalcAbs[ x ]staysCalcAbs[ x ].CalcAbs[ NaN ]returnsNaN.
| Invalid input | Result |
|---|---|
CalcAbs[ 2, 3 ] |
Left unevaluated: CalcAbs takes exactly one argument. |