abs(x)
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Description
The abs() function in Game Maker is a mathematical function that returns the absolute value of the entered argument.
Arguments
- x (real): value
Returns
(real): absolute value of x
Explanation
An absolute value of a number is defined as this number without a sign. That means that absolute value of any positive number equals to this number, while an absolute value of a negative number is a number without a ´minus´ sign. To be complete, the absolute value of 0 is 0.
Examples
Suppose the argument is 5, then abs(5) will return 5.
Suppose the argument is -5, then abs(-5) will also return 5.
