Math

Absolute Value Calculator

Find the absolute value (distance from zero).

Calculated Output

Absolute value 12.5

Formula: |x| = x if x ≥ 0, else −x

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Number = -12.5

4. Absolute value = 12.5

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The math behind it

|x| keeps positives the same and makes negatives positive.

|−12.5| = 12.5.

Always positive?

Always non-negative; |0| = 0.