JavaScript Math.abs() Method

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JavaScript Math.abs() Method

The Math.abs() method returns the absolute value of the given number.

Example

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <script> var result = Math.abs(-125.50); document.write(result); </script> </body> </html>

Syntax

Math.abs(x)

Parameter Values

ValueTypeExplanation
xRequiredSpecifies a number.

Return Value

ValueExplanation
NumberReturns the absolute value of the given number.

More Examples

Example

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Math.abs("String"); // NaN Math.abs(null); // 0 Math.abs(1+2); // 3 Math.abs(-125.50); // 125.5 Math.abs(125.50); // 125.5

In the following example, we will find the difference between any two given numbers using Math.abs() method.

Example

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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <script> function difference(a, b){ return Math.abs(a - b); } console.log(difference(-1, 5)); console.log(difference(125.5, -150)); console.log(difference(5, 10)); console.log(difference(10, 5)); </script> </body> </html>

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