Absolute Value Calculator

Distance From Zero

Absolute value shows how far a number is from zero on the number line.

Formula: |x| = x if x is positive, and |x| = -x if x is negative.

Understanding Absolute Value

1. What This Calculator Measures

Absolute value shows the distance of a number from zero, regardless of direction.

2. How the Calculation Works

The calculator checks whether the number is negative, then removes the negative sign if needed.

3. Formula or Rule Used

|x| = x for x >= 0 and |x| = -x for x < 0.

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