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ABS

ABS



Returns the absolute value

Category: Mathematical


Syntax
Arguments
Details
Examples

Syntax

ABS (argument)

Arguments

argument
is numeric.


Details

The ABS function returns a nonnegative number that is equal in magnitude to that of the argument.


Examples

SAS Statements Results
x=abs(2.4);
2.4
x=abs(-3);
3


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