Python provides a built-in function called abs() which computes the absolute value of a given number. The absolute value of a number is the numerical value without considering the sign of the number.
The abs() method takes a single argument which can be an integer, a floating point number, or a complex number. If the argument is a complex number, the magnitude of the complex number is returned.
The syntax of the abs() function is as follows:
abs(x)
Where x is the number whose absolute value needs to be computed.
The abs() method returns the absolute value of the number which is passed as an argument. It returns an integer if the argument is an integer, or a floating point number if the argument is a floating point number.
In this article, we will discuss the usage of the abs() function in Python. We will also explore some of the examples which demonstrate the usage of the abs() method.
ABS (Absolute Value) is a mathematical function that returns the absolute value of a number. Absolute value is the distance a number is from zero on a number line. The absolute value of a number is the same as its magnitude and is always positive.
The ABS function in Python is used to get the absolute value of a number.
Syntax: abs(x)
Parameters: x (required) – a number whose absolute value is to be calculated
Example:
# calculate absolute value
x = -5
print(abs(x))
# Output: 5
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