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ABS Function
The ABS function returns the absolute value of a number or numeric expression. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign. The number must be an integer.
Syntax
ABS(number)
Number is the real number for which the absolute value is to be returned.
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Example 1
ABS(4) equals 4
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Example 2
ABS(-4) equals 4