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math.abs()
Description:
Returns the absolute value (magnitude) of a number.
Syntax:
math.abs (x)
Example:
local a = math.abs(153) -- Sets a to 153 local b = math.abs(-15) -- Sets b to 15 local c = math.abs(12.234) -- Sets c to 12.234 local d = math.abs(-9.23) -- Sets d to 9.23
Parameters:
x
A number.
Returns:
A positive number.
Remarks:
Supported on operating systems and platforms for build numbers shown:
- Mac OS X:Corona SDK 1.0
- Windows:Corona SDK 2.0
- iOS:Corona SDK 1.0
- Android:Corona SDK 2.0