Java Math abs() Method
Example
Return the absolute (positive) value of different numbers:
System.out.println(Math.abs(-4.7));
System.out.println(Math.abs(4.7));
System.out.println(Math.abs(3)); Definition and Usage
The abs() method returns the absolute (positive) value of a number.
Syntax
One of the following:
public static double abs(double number)
public static float abs(float number)
public static int abs(int number)
public static long abs(long number)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Required. Specifies a number |
Technical Details
| Returns: | A double, float, int or long value
representing the absolute value of the specified number |
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❮ Math Methods
