Absolute Value Calculator
Find the distance of any number from zero.
Absolute Value Calculator
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How it works
Find the distance of any number from zero.
Formula and method
The absolute value |x| equals x for x ≥ 0 and −x for x < 0. A distance is never negative.
When to use it
Enter values to check homework, verify a manual calculation, compare examples, or explore how each input changes the answer. Results update instantly, but you should still choose units and interpret the result in the context of your problem.
FAQ
How it works?
The absolute value |x| equals x for x ≥ 0 and −x for x < 0. A distance is never negative.
Can I use decimal values?
Enter values to check homework, verify a manual calculation, compare examples, or explore how each input changes the answer. Results update instantly, but you should still choose units and interpret the result in the context of your problem.