abs_return_absolute_value_.htm
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ABS(expression)
| ABS | Returns absolute value. |
| expression | A constant, variable, or expression. |
The ABS procedure returns the absolute value of an expression. The absolute value of a number is always positive (or zero).
| Return Data Type: | REAL or DECIMAL |
Example:
C = ABS(A - B) !C is absolute value of the difference
IF B <; 0
B = ABS(B) !If b is negative make it positive
END
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