Modulus Function

Definition

The modulus function |x|, also known as the absolute value function, returns the positive value (or zero) of a number. This can be considered as the distance of any given number from zero.

Examples

|3| = 3

|5| = 5

|0| = 0

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Solving Modulus Equations