PHP - Math abs() Function
The PHP Math abs() function returns the absolute value (positive value) of the specified number. If the argument is of type float, the return type is also float, else it is integer.
Syntax
abs(number)
Parameters
number |
Required. Specify a number. |
Return Value
Returns the absolute value (positive value) of the specified number.
Example:
In the below example, abs() function is used to return the absolute value (positive value) of the specified number.
<?php echo abs(10)."\n"; echo abs(-10)."\n"; echo abs(5.5)."\n"; echo abs(-5.5)."\n"; ?>
The output of the above code will be:
10 10 5.5 5.5
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