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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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