Returns the absolute value of a number
Usage
The abs()
method returns the absolute value of a number.
Syntax
abs(number)
Parameter | Condition | Description |
number | Required | Any number (integer, float or a complex number) |
Examples
# Find absolute value of -10
x = -10
print(abs(x))
# Prints 10
The number may be a floating point number.
x = -20.5
print(abs(x))
# Prints 20.5
If the number is a complex number, its magnitude is returned.
x = 3 + 4j
print(abs(x))
# Prints 5.0