Math.Abs Function in VB.NET
How to get the absolute value of a number using VB.NET?
Explanation
Math.Abs Function
Math.Abs() Function in VB.net 2008 is used to return the absolute value of a number.Syntax:
Math.Abs(number)
In the above syntax Number specifies the number to find the absolute value.
Example:
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Console.WriteLine("Absolute Value of -5 is::
" & Math.Abs(-5))
Console.WriteLine("Absolute Value of 5.5 is::
" & Math.Abs(5.5))
Console.ReadLine()
End Sub
End Module
Result:
Absolute Value of -5 is:: 5
Absolute Value of 5.5 is:: 5.5
In the above example, the absolute value of '-5' is returned as '5' and the decimal value '5.5' returns the same value.
