Algebra & Equations
Absolute Difference
Distance between two numbers.
Formula
Formula
a − b
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | first value | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| b | second value | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givena = 8, b = 15
Result7
Example 2
Givena = -3, b = 4
Result7